Human nutrition crossword

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Across
  1. 2. liquid secreted by the walls of the stomach containing pepsin and HCL
  2. 6. Made smooth and slippery, to reduce friction
  3. 10. The uptake and use of nutrients
  4. 12. The space in the centre of a tube
  5. 13. an alkaline fluid that helps in fat digestion
  6. 16. the canal from the mouth to the stomach
  7. 17. the blood vessel that carries blood from the small intestine to the liver
  8. 18. The process of breaking down of food
  9. 19. The tiny projections which cover the inner wall of the small intestine
  10. 20. The rhythmic muscular contractions that help move food through the alimentary canal
Down
  1. 1. small vessels that absorb fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine
  2. 3. the last part of the small intestine nearest to the colon
  3. 4. Disease which is caused by deficiency of vitamin C
  4. 5. a part of blood that is mainly made of water with absorbed nutrients
  5. 7. where we keep excess fat and oil under the skin
  6. 8. The enzyme that breaks down starch
  7. 9. cells found in the lining of the respiratory passages and secrete mucus
  8. 11. a protease enzyme secreted by the pancreas; it works in the duodenum
  9. 14. the food element that makes up the cell membrane
  10. 15. Less digestible food