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Across
  1. 3. Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
  2. 6. A flap of tissue that seals off the trachea and prevents food from entering.
  3. 7. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
  4. 9. A muscle that works automatically in your body, such as those involved in digestion.
  5. 10. A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement.
Down
  1. 1. A muscle that is found only in the heart.
  2. 2. The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood.
  3. 4. Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints
  4. 5. A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
  5. 8. The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.