Digestion Review Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• duodenum : the starting part of the small intestine where the majority of digestion happens.
• ileum : the last part of the small intestine where most of the absorption takes place.
• villi : tiny, finger-like structures that pull nutrients into the bloodstream.
• pancreas : the organ responsible for neutralizing stomach acid and secreting digestive enzymes.
• lipase : an enzyme specifically used to break down fats.
• amylase : an enzyme specifically used to break down carbohydrates.
• liver : the organ responsible for making bile.
• gallbladder : the organ whose main job is to store bile.
• caecum : the start of the large intestine, located right after the ileocaecal valve.
• colon : the part of the large intestine split into ascending, transverse, and descending parts.
• rectum : the area that stores feces before they are eliminated.
• peristalsis : the involuntary muscle movements that push food along the digestive tract.
• chyme : the mixture of digested food that moves from the stomach into the small intestine.
• bolus : a chewed-up ball of food that is covered in saliva.
• ingestion : the process of taking food into your mouth.
• absorption : the process where nutrients cross over into the bloodstream.
• chemical digestion : the breaking apart of food using acids and enzymes.
• cardiac sphincter : the valve controlling food movement from the esophagus to the stomach.
• esophagus : the muscular tube that pushes food down to the stomach using peristalsis.
• pharynx : the area at the back of the throat where food enters the esophagus.
• hcl : the acid in your stomach that breaks down food and kills bacteria.
• mouth : where food first enters to be chewed.
• stomach : the pouch where food is mixed with acid.