Human nutrition vocabulary

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Across
  1. 5. Food breakdown through enzymes.
  2. 8. Mechanical food breakdown.
  3. 9. Elimination of undigested waste.
  4. 10. Gland producing digestive enzymes and insulin.
  5. 11. Breaking down food into smaller molecules.
  6. 12. Organ aiding in metabolism, detoxification, and bile production.
  7. 13. Cells secreting mucus for digestive tract protection.
Down
  1. 1. Incorporation of nutrients into body tissues.
  2. 2. Nutrient uptake into the bloodstream.
  3. 3. Muscles Circular muscles controlling digestive tract openings.
  4. 4. Nutrient uptake by digestive tract cells.
  5. 6. Intake of food or liquid through the mouth.
  6. 7. Body's food processing and waste elimination system.