Across
- 4. a strong acid that can digest protein foods and mucous and enzymes that break down other foods and beverages.
- 7. serves to secrete bile into the small intestine for fat digestion.
- 8. the process by which food and beverages are physically and chemically broken down into smaller
- 9. back of the mouth with the help of the tongue.
- 10. the simple molecules that result from chemical digestion pass through cell membranes of the lining in the small intestine into the blood or lymph capillaries
- 11. occurs when food is chewed and moved to
Down
- 1. occurs when enzymes are released by the salivary glands
- 2. by the human body. These
- 3. an essential organ for breaking down and processing nutrients.
- 5. bile is composed of this
- 6. the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
