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Digestive System Crossword

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Muscle layer with two layers of long and circular (with the addition of oblique in the stomach)
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Largest internal organ that produces bile to break down lipids from hepatic cells
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Has three chamber parts (naso,ora,laryngo) that lead to esophagus
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Non keratinized epithelium, provides the GI with abrasion resistance and smooth movement of consumed food
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Contains duodenum, jejunum, and ileum where all other nutrients are absorbed. peristalsis and segmentation take place here
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Found above mucosa. Contains connective tissue, SM plexus (autonomic nervous system)
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Inner layer of GI with stratified squamous epithelium, connective tissue, and blood/lymph vessels
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Epithelium that provide absorption in places like the small intestines and stomach
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System where food is broken down into smaller molecules for absorption
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Stores and concentrates bile from the liver
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Tube that leads from mouth to the stomach where peristalsis happens contains circular and long muscle
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Place where mechanical and chemical digestion take place. Has gastric pits, HCL, and long, circular, and oblique muscles
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Mixed gland that produces juice along with insulin and glucagon
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Contains teeth for mechanical digestion and salivary amylase for chemical digestion of starches along with salivary glands
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Outer most layer of GI. Has connective tissue, epithelium, and lubrication for friction resistance