General science digestion

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Across
  1. 3. when food travels from the digestive system into the bloodstream.
  2. 4. the pushing of food through the digestive system by contracting the Muscles in waves.
  3. 5. produces digestive juices for stomach
  4. 10. the substance secreted by the liver/gallbladder to break down foods.
  5. 11. Body system that breaks down, digests and absorbs food.
  6. 12. tube that moves food from mouth to stomach
  7. 13. flat topped teeth for grinding..
  8. 16. front Sharp teeth for Cutting pieces.
  9. 19. - further breakdown of food, absorption of Nutrients
  10. 20. all the liquids in the stomach (stomach acid, digestive enzymes and saliva)
  11. 21. - the first 4-6 in. of intestine where the pancreas connects. Neutralizing acids & excreting enzymes.
  12. 23. malfunction of the cardiac sphincter of the stomach splashing acid into the esophagus.
  13. 25. Small finger like projections in the intestine that allow specific molecules (micronutrients and macronutrients to pass into the lymph Vessels.
Down
  1. 1. -Muscle that separates the stomach from the intestines.
  2. 2. move food around the mouth for Chewing & Swallowing
  3. 6. break food into small pieces
  4. 7. water from digestive system is absorbed
  5. 8. pointy side teeth for tearing
  6. 9. Chewing Stomach crushing it
  7. 14. begin digestion of starches into sugars in the mouth.
  8. 15. Stomach acid Saliva digestive enzymes Breaks things down with a chemical reaction...
  9. 17. the breakdown of food food into smaller Molecules
  10. 18. stores digestive juices pancreas produces digestive enzymes
  11. 19. place where Chemical & physical breakdown of food takes place
  12. 22. the ridges that allow the stomach to expand.
  13. 24. gums
  14. 26. Cartilage flap that closes off Your trachea when you swallow