Digestive System

2. mixed gland that contains acinar cells
9. attached to the ascending large intestine, vestigal
12. passageway of the digestive system
13. propelling wave-like movements
14. absorption of fatty acids
15. secretes amylase and other fluid that moistens, lubricates and begins the digestion
16. alkaline ions secreted by the pancreas to decrease the acidity of chyme
17. supportive tissue that drapes over the abdomen from the stomach to the colon
19. the liquid consisting of partially digested food in the stomach and small intestines

1. stores bile
3. ends at the cardiac sphincter, part of the alimentary canal
4. includes tongue and palate
5. absorbs digested electrolytes and water
6. projections on the inner wall of the small intestine that increases surface area for absorption of nutrients into the blood stream
7. where the majority of digestion and absorption takes place
8. initiates digestion of protein through production of pepsin and peptidases
10. powerful muscle valv that controls gastric emptying from the stomach
11. prevents food from entering the trachea
18. passageway in both the respiratory and digestive systems