Name the enzyme which digests fats in the ileum.
Lipase digests fats in the ileum.
CH 11 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Name the enzyme which digests starch in the mouth.
Ptyalin digests starch in the mouth.
What is defaecation?
The expulsion of the undigested remains of the food from the alimentary canal is called defaecation.
What is the size of the rectum?
The rectum is the last part, about 15 cm long which opens at the anus.
What are the three sub-regions of the large intestine?
The three sub-regions of the large intestine are:- Caecum Colon Rectum
What is the size of the large intestine?
The size of the large intestine is about 1.5 metre long.
What is the function of lipase?
Lipase digests fats into fatty acid and glycerol.
What are villi?
The inner layer of the ileum is made into a great number of tiny finger-like projections called villi.
What are the enzymes present in pancreatic juice?
There are three types of enzymes present in pancreatic juice: Amylopsin Trypsin Steapsin
Where is pancreatic juice produced?
Pancreatic juice is produced in a whitish gland, pancreas, located behind the stomach.