Biology Crossword

4. most important organ of the nervous system
5. type of tissue that provides support for body
13. is important for growth of skin cells
14. the internal physical and chemical conditions that organisma mantain despite the internal and external changes
15. vitamin that is an antioxidant and is useful for wound healing
18. type of tissue from which nerve impulses are transmitted
19. is a mixture with an on oatmeal-like consistency.
21. enzymes break down food into the small molecules the body can use.
24. releases bile through a duct into the small intestine.
26. is the way that fingerlike projections are called.
28. is the organ in which most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place.
31. is the process when your body eliminate the substances that cannot be absorbed.
34. release hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus
35. breaks down dipeptides into amino acids
39. liquid nutrient that your body needs
40. group of tissues that work together to perform a single function
41. are the contractions of smooth muscles that provide the force that moves food through the esophagus toward the stomach.
43. the basic unit of life
45. type of tissue that lines interior and exteriorbody surfaces
47. cereal that can reduce the risk of heart desease
49. is a large muscular sac that continues the chemical and mechanical digestion of food.
50. is where the digestive system begins.

1. is produced by the liver
2. are inorganic nutrients that body needs
3. is just behind the stomach
5. is the movement that the esophagus make to pass food.
6. amount equal to 1000 calories
7. organic molecules that the body needs in very small amounts
8. is the physical breakdown of large pieces o food into smaller pieces.
9. when a food passes through the digestive system.
10. mineral found in meats, seafood and grains
11. breaks down fat
12. are the major source of energy for the body
16. provides nutrients in adequate amount
17. When the food is getting into your system
20. type of tissue that can make the body move
22. Proteins are ______ of amino acids
23. breaks proteins into smaller polypeptide fragments.
25. continues the breakdown of protein
27. vitamin that prevents neural-tube defects
29. when chime leaves the small intestine.
30. the bolus passes through it
32. breaks down remaining disaccharides into monosaccharides.
33. is when the the food has been broken into small molecules, it can be absorbed by cells in the small intestine.
36. supply raw materials for growth and repair of tissues
37. is what the saliva contains.
38. the surface of the teeth are protected by a coating of mineralized...
41. amylase continues the breakdown of starch.
42. produce bile
44. the most extensive organ in the body
46. a mineral that is an acid-base and water balance
48. mineral that is a component of hemoglobin