KS3 Digestive System

What are carbohydrates broken down into

• Glucose

• Amino Acids

• Fatty Acids and Glycerol

• Bread

What are proteins broken down into

• Glucose

• Amino Acids

• Fatty acids and glycerol

• Meat

What are lipids (fats) broken down into

• Amino Acids

• Glucose

• Fatty acids and glycerol

• Butter and Oil

What enzyme breaks down Carbohydrates

• Protease

• Carbohydrase

• Lipase

• amylase

What enzyme breaks down protein

• protease

• carbohydrase

• lipase

• amylase

What enzyme breaks down lipids (fats)

• Carbohydrase

• Protease

• Lipase

• amylase

What tube connects the mouth to the stomach

• trachea

• oesophagus

• small intestine

• large intestine

Where does the absorption of nutrients take place

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Stomach

• Pancreas

What enzyme breaks down starch?

• Carbohydrase

• Amylase

• Protease

• Lipase

Where is salivary amylase secreted?

• Salivary glands

• pancreas

• small intestine

• stomach