ANS2 Digestive System Crossword

An organic catalyst substance that speeds up the digestive process.
Small finger-like projections in the intestinal wall that increase the surface area and aid in digestive absorption.
The process of forcing food back up the esophagus to be chewed again. Occurs only in ruminant animals "Chewing the Cud"
Liquid that contains water, mucus, hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes. Secreted by glands.
One-celled organisms found in the rumen and reticulum and aid in digestion. Chyme Partially digested feed that is acidic, semi fluid, gray, and pulpy.
Compounds that are the building blocks of protein and are essential for growth and maintenance of cells.
Process of grasping feed with lips tongue and/or teeth.
to chew food
Carries food from the mouth to the stomach
When animals become ill from foreign objects
The part of a ruminant system where liquid is removed and little digestive action occurs.
The kind of acid that stops the action of salivary amylase.
The enzyme that acts on proteins
Acts on fats.
Muscular In chickens where grit and gravel help to break down feed.
Enzyme that breaks down remaining proteins
Secreted by intestinal wall
Serves little function for other nonruminants and ruminants