Digestive system(Evelyn)
Main topic
Stomach
Protease in gastric juice
Complex proteins breaks down simpler proteins
Food is broken down.
Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Glucose
Simple Sugar and Starch
Provides energy
Proteins
Growth and repair of damaged tissues
Source of energy
Fats
Provides energy ( twice as much as carbohydrates)
Glycerol and fatty acids
Nutrients not broken down.
Minerals
Vitamins
Increase the body's immure system
Fibre
Helps releasing waste easier
Mouth
No digestion of proteins and fats
Starch breaks down maltose
Salivary