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Human Digestive System Crossword Puzzle for Kids is a hard crossword puzzle with 17 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 Kids
Challenge your knowledge of the human digestive system with this hard crossword puzzle for kids ages 8–12. Includes advanced terms and technical clues for deeper learning.
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- 1. Semi-fluid mass of partly digested food leaving the stomach
- 2. Wave-like muscle contractions moving food through the digestive tract
- 3. Tiny finger-like projections increasing surface area in the small intestine
- 8. Middle section of the small intestine for nutrient absorption
- 10. Tube connecting throat to stomach for food passage
- 11. Opening at the end of the digestive tract for waste elimination
- 14. Protein catalysts that speed up chemical digestion
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- 4. Acid secreted by the stomach to help break down food
- 5. Enzyme that digests proteins into amino acids
- 6. Digestive fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder
- 7. Organ that stores and concentrates bile before release
- 9. Membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering organs
- 12. Final section of the large intestine before the anus
- 13. First section of the small intestine where most digestion occurs
- 15. Innermost lining layer of the digestive tract that secretes mucus
- 16. Salivary enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars
- 17. Enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
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