digestion Y10

2. bladder stores bile
4. a small finger-like projection that aids absorbtion of nutrients across the gut wall
6. the acidic food mixture that leaves the stomach
10. stores faeces prior to defecation
11. an important population of cells taht inhabit our large intestine, aiding digestion and producing vitamins
13. the enzyme secreted into the stomach to digest proteins
14. an organ that produces insulin as well as digestive enzymes
17. the middle section of the small intestine where most absorbtion takes place
19. a vestigial (no longer useful) organ at the junction of the small and large intestines in humans
21. the wave-like contractions that move food along the gut
22. liquid secreted into the mouth containing amylase to make a bolus
23. the part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes are added to the chyme
24. a soft moist portion of food that is swallowed

1. most water absorbtion from the gut occurs here
2. juice secreted by the stomach
3. a major organ for removing toxins from the blood
5. an enzyme that digests starch to maltose sugar
7. the acid secreted into the stomach
8. an enzyme secreted into the duodenum to digest protein
9. acids in long chains they make up proteins
11. a green transparent liquid that causes fats to emulsify into small droplets to speed digestion
12. the tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach
15. important for the physical digestion of food in the mouth
16. protects the lining of the stomach from gastric juice
18. an enzyme for digesting fats and oils
20. final section of the small intestine