Stomach Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. body region the main part of the stomach that lies between the fundus and pylorus
  2. 6. pepsin in the form of inactive enzyme precursor that is secreted by chief cells
  3. 9. canal a narrowing of the pylorus
  4. 10. balloons superior to the cardia and is a temporary storage area
  5. 11. factor a component of gastric juice that is secreted by parietal cells
  6. 12. juice the product formed by the mucous cells, chief cells, and parietal cells together
  7. 14. cells cells that release a solution containing hydrochloric acid
Down
  1. 1. a J-shaped pouch-like organ that hangs inferior to the diaphragm
  2. 2. the most important digestive enzyme in gastric juice
  3. 4. cells cells found in the necks of the glands near the openings of the gastric pits that secrete mucus
  4. 5. cells cells that secrete digestive enzymes
  5. 7. sphincter a valve that controls the gastric emptying
  6. 8. pits small openings located at the ends of tubular gastric glands
  7. 9. the distal portion of the stomach where it approaches the small intestine
  8. 13. a small area near the esophageal opening