Digestion - Enzymes (first page of packet), Small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver, gallbladder

2. In addition to insulin, this hormone is released by the pancreas. Raises blood glucose levels.
6. In addition to insulin and glucagon, the pancreas releases digestive ______ that help in the break down lipids, carbs and proteins.
8. Your liver and muscles store extra sugars as gly_______.
10. Disorder in which the yellow pigment bilirubin (waste product of worn out red blood cells) is not removed from the blood by the liver.
12. Enzyme found in stomach that breaks down proteins into amino acids. This enzyme only works at a low pH.
14. Small, green colored sac embedded in the inferior surface of the liver.
15. Major function of the small intestine.
16. A major function of the large intestine is to absorb ___.
17. Which organ/gland produces blood proteins, detoxifies drugs and other chemical, and plays a central role in metabolism?

1. Salivary _____ is the enzyme found in your mouth that breaks down complex carbohydrates.
2. Disorder which results from calcium and protein deposits that block the bile duct.
3. Produced by the liver. Helps digest fats. It is yellowish-green in color.
4. Rectal veins dilate and may rupture.
5. Projections in the small intestine that greatly increase the surface area to volume ratio to maximize absorption of nutrients.
7. Name of enzymes that break down nucleic acids.
9. Blind tube, usually twisted, ideal location for bacteria.
11. Feces or seeds obstruct the appendix and pressure and inflammation occur.
13. Name of enzymes that breaks down lipids.