Chapter 15 Crossword
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 
Down: 1) energy-containing nutrients that are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen2) the process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules4) a small molecule that is linked chemically to other amino acids to form proteins5) a value that shows how the nutritional content of one serving of food fits into the diet of a person who consumes 2,000 calories a day10) the process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system into the blood11) the organ that stores bile after it is produced12) the last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed into the blood and the remaining material is eliminated from the body15) a substance in food that provides the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out essential processes16) a sugar that is the major source of energy for the body's cells18) the part of the digestive system in which most chemical digestion takes place22) the end of the large intestine where waste material is compressed into a solid form before being eliminated23) a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in a living thing25) plural-villi tiny finger-shaped structures that cover the inner surface of the small intestine and provide a large surface area through which digested food is absorbed27) a substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles Across: 3) the amount of energy to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius6) a J-shaped, muscular pouch located in the abdomen7) a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach8) a molecule that acts as a helper in a variety of chemical reactions within the body9) an energy-rich organic compound made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen13) large organic molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur14) a triangular organ that lies between the stomach and small intestine17) a thick, slippery substance produced by the body19) the body's largest organ; produces bile, breaks down medicines, and helps eliminate hydrogen from the body20) a nutrient that is needed by the body in small amounts not made by living things21) guidelines for the amounts of nutrients needed daily24) a muscular opening at the end of the rectum through which waste material is eliminated from the body26) involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system28) a flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering29) the fluid released when the mouth waters that plays a part in mechanical and chemical digestion
 

 

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