Digestive System
Across
- 1. produces bile which emulsifies fat
- 6. Middle part of the small intestine
- 10. mechanical breakdown of food
- 11. can result in a cavity
- 14. Produces and secretes pancreatic juices containing digestive enzymes.
- 15. Produce saliva initiate the breakdown of carbhoydrates
- 17. holds food in mouth and directs food toward the pharynx
- 20. Absorbs water and electrolytes
- 21. layer function nourishes surrounding tissues and transports absorbed materials
- 23. tonsils masses of lymphatic tissue
- 24. secretes acid and enzymes ; begins the breakdown of proteins
Down
- 2. regulates elimination of feces
- 3. the end of the alimentary canal.
- 4. First part of the small intestine
- 5. Third part of the small intestine
- 7. sensory receptors used to judge characteristics of food
- 8. layer function protection secretion and absorption
- 9. Stores bile and introduces it into the small intestine
- 12. mixes food with bile & pancreatic juice site of nutrient absorption
- 13. wavelike motion propelling food through the digestive tract
- 15. layer protection and lubrication
- 16. hold food in the mouth; muscles chew food
- 18. food with saliva moves food toward the pharynx
- 19. Layer function movements of the tube and it's contents
- 22. connects mouth with the esophagus
- 25. breakdown particles into smaller pieces ; help to mix food with saliva