My Crossword Maker Logo
Powered by BrightSprout
Save Status:
or to save your progress. The page will not refresh.
Controls:
SPACEBAR SWITCHES TYPING DIRECTION
Answer Key:
Edit a Copy:
Make Your Own:
Crucigrama Sopa de Letras Hoja de Trabajo
Calificar este Puzzle:
Log in or sign up to rate this puzzle.

Digestive system

Horizontales
The name of the innermost layer of the gastrointestinal tract through which substances are absorbed and secreted
The sensitive teardrop- shaped piece of tissue that hangs down the back of the throat which serves multiple functions, including secretion of [17 down] and helping avoid swallowing objects large enough to cause choking
The pipe through which food travels down from the mouth to the stomach
The largest part of the large intestine
The type of acid contained in the stomach, which breaks down substances chemically
The substance that lines the stomach to prevent it from digesting itself
The term that refers to the series of wave-like muscle contractions that cause food to travel through the digestive tract
The enzyme that is responsible for the digestion of proteins
The liquid substance that, along with salts, is absorbed in the large intestine
The narrow, finger-shaped organ that is attached to the large intestine, whose exact function is unknown, but is thought to be a storage site for good bacteria in the gut
Verticales
The longer of the two intestines
The enzyme that is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates
The term for the many tiny finger-like projections that line the inner wall of the small intestine, increasing surface area for food absorption
The term that refers to the growling and rumbling of fluids in the stomach
The collection of bacteria found in the gut, essential for health and wellbeing
A dietary nutrient that helps to move food through the digestive tract
The substance stored in the gallbladder that aids the digestion of fats
A gland that secretes an enzyme-rich juice which aids digestion
The digestive process that refers to the consumption of food through the mouth
The enzyme-containing substance secreted by glands in the mouth that starts the digestive process