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Across 1. a disease most often caused by Heliobacter pylori 5. rythmic-like contraction of smooth muscle that moves "food" through the GI tract 7. attaches the liver to the abdominal wall and diaphragm 12. condition in which the large intestine does not absorb enough water 13. type of digestion facilitated primarily by the accessory organs 14. important in moving food during mastication 15. enzyme that breaks down lactose; if you don't make it, don't eat cheese! 18. peritoneal fold (4 layers) ; contains a great deal of adipose tissue 19. inflammation of saclike outpouchings of the large intestine; inadequate fiber intake is a contributing factor 22. type of digestion accomplished by the mouth and stomach 25. major site of digestion and absorption 28. various structures secrete ~7 liters of it per day 29. hidden blood, as might occur in the feces of colorectal cancer patients 34. a.k.a. emesis: forcible expulsion of upper GI tract contents 35. cells that secrete HCl 37. portion of the colon that returns to the medial position 38. the act of swallowing 39. produces bile (emulsification of fats) 41. deepest layer of the large intestine; contains simple columnar epithelium 43. elimination of feces; a.k.a. egestion 44. that little "dangly" thing; helps prevent food from going up into your nasal cavity 45. 1 of Mrs. Montgomery's favorite anatomy terms; a bile pigment 46. condition in which reflux occurs from the stomach into the esophagus

Down 2. surgical removal of the gall bladder 3. an enzyme that breaks down starch 4. liver cells 6. muscular structure that regulates the passage of substances throughout the digestive tract 8. location of structures like the kidneys, pancreas and asc. & desc. colon; in the posterior abdominal wall 9. fold of mucous membrane; attaches tongue to floor of mouth 10. the "throat"; muscular contractions help move food into the esophagus 11. accessory structure: secretes digestive enzymes in a "juice" 16. roof of the mouth formed by maxillae and palatine bones 17. phase of digestion in which the mere sensing of food stimulates salivation 20. smooth and skeletal muscle tube that passes bolus to the stomach 21. stores bile 23. adaptations of small intestine that dramatically increase absorption surface area 24. 8-inch terminal portion of the large intestine; final feces production 26. colon pouches 27. middle portion of the small intestine 30. the process of taking in food 31. first section of the small intestine; receives secretions from gall bladder and pancreas 32. microbial infection that causes accute inflammation of the peritoneum 33. largest salivary gland; anterior and inferior to ears 36. 3-inch long, twisted, coiled tube; a pain when infected 37. secretes pepsin, gastric lipase and HCl 40. large mucosa folds of the stomach 42. "food" when it is in the stomach; soupy liquid of food mixed with gastric secretions