__ | 1. | Digestive System | | A. | Proteins that break your food down into nutrient molecules. |
__ | 2. | Enzymes | | B. | Muscle contractions that squeeze food along. |
__ | 3. | Large Intestine | | C. | Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream here. |
__ | 4. | Pancreas, Liver, Gallbladder | | D. | Stores, compacts, and rids the body of waste; absorbs water |
__ | 5. | Peristalsis | | E. | Increases surface area in the small intestine. |
__ | 6. | Salivary Glands | | F. | Tear and grind food to create small, slippery pieces of food |
__ | 7. | Small Intestine | | G. | Creates a liquid with amylase that break starches into sugar |
__ | 8. | Teeth | | H. | Helps push food to the back of the mouth to swallow. |
__ | 9. | Tongue | | I. | Accessory organs that create enzymes to finish digestion |
__ | 10. | Villi | | J. | A group of organs that break down food into nutrients. |