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The Digestive System

Teacher: Ms Dent
Across
An organ that joins the mouth to the stomach.
First digestive juice.
A disease where gluten damages the lining of the small intestine.
Water and minerals are absorbed here.
Type of vitamin that needs to be combined with protein to be absorbed.
Pouches in the intestine wall that become inflamed when food gets trapped in them.
Starches are broken down into this.
An organ that produces bile.
A J shaped sac that contains gastric juices that break down food.
Can lead to various digestive problems.
Down
Can be caused by lack of exercise and inadequate fibre intake.
Interferes with the neutralization of stomach acid which can cause an ulcer.
Where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Type of vitamin that is absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
Secretes enzymes that help the body absorb fat and protein.
An organ that stores bile.
Where most macronutrient absorption takes place.
Chewing food to break it down.
Disorder that affects the large intestine and causes pain, diarrhea and constipation.
Chronic heartburn caused by stomach acid flowing backwards.