DNA and RNA are key to this puzzle that helps middle schoolers review basic protein synthesis terms like 'codon' and 'enzyme' with clear, simple clues.
Human Digestive System Crossword Puzzle for Adults is a medium crossword puzzle with 20 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Human Digestive System Crossword Puzzle for Adults
Challenge your understanding of the human digestive system with this medium-difficulty crossword puzzle designed for adults and general audiences. Explore key organs, processes, and vocabulary related to digestion and nutrient absorption.
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- 1. Muscle contractions moving food through the digestive tract
- 2. Largest gland that produces bile for fat digestion
- 4. Final section of the large intestine before the anus
- 7. Long tube where most nutrient absorption occurs
- 9. Tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
- 12. Fluid produced by the liver that aids fat digestion
- 14. Fluid in the mouth that begins starch digestion
- 17. Major part of the large intestine
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- 3. Small finger-like projections increasing intestinal surface
- 5. Stores bile produced by the liver
- 6. Process of nutrients passing into the bloodstream
- 8. Starting point of digestion where food is chewed
- 10. Protein that catalyzes breakdown of food molecules
- 11. Process of breaking down food into absorbable forms
- 13. Opening at the end of the digestive tract for waste
- 15. Small pouch attached to the large intestine, once considered vestigial
- 16. Gland secreting digestive enzymes and insulin
- 18. Semi-fluid mass of partly digested food leaving the stomach
- 19. Part of intestine where most absorption happens (2 words combined but acceptable)
- 20. Organ where food is mixed with acid and enzymes
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