Digestive System Vocabulary Crossword

oragan that mixes food in the mouth
common passage for food and air
one of the two anatomical regions involved in the physical breakdown of food, organ in which protein digestion begins
literally a food chute; has no digestive or absorptive role
organ responsible for most food and water absorption, stomach empties into it
Absorbs water and forms feces
makes bile, breaks down and eliminates toxins, such as nitrogen containing compounds
where digestion begins
stores solid waste and compresses into more solid form
An organ that stores bile and releases it as needed into the small intestine
An organ with two roles: produce digestive enzymes and secrete insulin into the bloodstream to help regulate blood glucose levels.