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The Human Digestive System

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A Crossword puzzle to help students identify and recall parts and function of the human digestive system

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4.I am the exit point. The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste is expelled
7.I am the carrier of saliva's purpose. I contain enzymes to initiate the digestion of carbohydrates
10.I am the factory of bile. Producing a digestive fluid aiding fat digestion
11.I am the absorber of nutrients. I am divided into three regions: dusoodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Enzymes from the pancreas and intestinal wall, along with bile produced by the liver, aid in the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
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1.I am the water collector. I am the largest of my type, consisting of the cecum, colon, and rectum. My primary function is to absorbs water and electrolytes from digested material, forming feces. I also houses beneficial bacteria that aid in the breakdown of undigested food material and the synthesis of certain vitamins
2.I am the producer of enzymes. I secrete digestive enzymes, including pancreatic amylase, lipase, and proteases, which further break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, respectively
3.I am the stash keeper of bile. Stores bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine to aid in fat digestion
4.I am the mystery pouch. Attached to the cecum; role in the immune system
5.I am the transporter through peristalsis. Moving food from mouth to stomach
6.I am a muscular organ that further breaks down food using stomach acid and enzymes, forming a mixture called chyme
8.I am the holder of waste. Storing feces prior to elimination from the body
9.I am where digestion begins, mechanically breaking down food and mixing it with enzymes

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