The Digestive System

4. The first part of the small intestine
5. Alternative name for the large intestine
7. Projections in the small intestine that maximize nutrient absorption by increasing surface area
14. The last section of the small intestine
15. Tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach
16. Elements of the oral cavity that mash food
18. What the digestive tract is also known as
20. Converts digested material into solid waste
21. Stores bile
22. Autoimmune response in the small intestine triggered by the ingestion of gluten
23. Occurs when stomach acid flows reversely into the esophagus, causing a burnin sensation
24. Wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles that propels food through the digestive system

1. Digestive fluid produced by the liver that absorbs and emulsifies fats
2. The process of digestion begins here
3. 20+ foot long organ where most digestion takes place
6. Prevents food from entering the trachea
8. Produces enzymes and acid that break down food
9. Process through which waste products are eliminated from the body
10. Tube in the neck that is a part of both the digestive and respiratory systems
11. Condition that occurs when pouches in the lining of the digestive tract become inflamed
12. The middle section of the small intestine
13. Organ attached to the lower large intestine, can burst, but can be removed
17. Scientific term for the inflammation of the stomach and intestines
19. Sores in the stomach caused by damage in the lining
22. Mix of hydrochloric acid, enzymes, and broken down food in the stomach