Digestive System

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Across
  1. 2. Which part of the intestine is where 90% of nutrients and minerals are absorbed?
  2. 4. Population of diverse microorganisms in the large intestine.
  3. 7. The pyloric sphincter is where food __ the stomach.
  4. 8. The breaking down of food into small pieces.
  5. 10. Digested food.
  6. 11. Gastrointestinal tract.
  7. 12. This part of the digestive system is considered a skeletal muscle.
  8. 15. An organ of the digestive system.
Down
  1. 1. Secreted by the salivary glands to inhibit bacterial growth
  2. 3. Eliminated waste from the human body.
  3. 5. The esophageal sphincter is where food __ the stomach.
  4. 6. Alcohol and aspirin are absorbed here, not nutrients.
  5. 9. The mixing of food in the digestive system.
  6. 13. Stores bile.
  7. 14. Prevents food from going into the trachea.