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Card 16

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What does Lipase break down? Into what?

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Card 17

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In which two places does carbohydrase (e.g. Amylase) catalyse the breakdown of starch?

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Card 18

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In which two places does protease catalyse the breakdown of proteins?

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Card 19

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In which place does lipase catalyse the breakdown of fats?

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Card 20

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How does bile, from the gall bladder, improve fat digestion?

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Card 21

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Why is bile important in the process of fat digestion?

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Card 22

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What is the pH level in the mouth and small intestine?

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Card 23

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What is the pH level in the stomach?

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Card 24

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Why is important that the mouth and small intestine is maintained at a alkaline/neutral pH and the stomach maintained acidic pH? Give three examples.

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Card 25

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What does stomach acid aid?

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