ACROSS 1. The semi-fluid mass of partially digested food and gastric juices that is formed in the stomach and passed into the small intestine 5. An enzyme produced in the saliva and pancreas that breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars) 10. The process by which digested nutrients are taken up by the cells lining the digestive tract and transported into the bloodstream 11. The involuntary muscle contractions that propel food and liquid through the digestive tract 12. An enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol DOWN 2. Biological molecules that speed up chemical reactions, such as the breakdown of food into smaller molecules for absorption 3. Small finger-like projections in the lining of the small intestine that increase its surface area for absorption 4. The physical breakdown or digestion of food into smaller pieces by chewing, grinding, and churning 6. Tiny hair-like structures on the surface of villi that further increase the surface area available for nutrient absorption 7. The digestion process of breaking down food into simpler chemical compounds through enzymatic reactions 8. An enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids) 9. A rounded mass of food that has been chewed and mixed with saliva in tye mouth, ready to be swallowed
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ACROSS1. Chyme – The semi-fluid mass of partially digested food and gastric juices in the stomach.2. Amylase – Enzyme in saliva and pancreas that breaks down carbohydrates.3. Absorption – Process of nutrients being taken up by cells and transported to the bloodstream.4. Peristalsis – Involuntary muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.5. Lipase – Enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.DOWN2. Enzymes – Biological molecules that speed up chemical reactions in digestion.3. Villi – Small finger-like projections in the small intestine lining that increase surface area.4. Mechanical digestion – Physical breakdown of food by chewing and churning.6. Microvilli – Tiny hair-like structures on villi that increase surface area further.7. Chemical digestion – Breaking down food into simpler compounds by enzymes.8. Protease – Enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.9. Bolus – Rounded mass of chewed food mixed with saliva, ready to be swallowed.
