U can guys just right down the answer please thank you!! **Chapter 3 Gastrointestinal System (cont'd)**This section focuses on the vocabulary and terminology related to the gastrointestinal system. Below, you will find a crossword-style list of clues meant for reviewing key concepts.### Across1. Twisting of the intestines3. Agent that causes evacuation of the bowel by stimulating peristalsis; stronger than a laxative6. The first part of the small intestine7. Cracklike lesion8. Tying off of a blood vessel or duct10. The waste product formed by the normal breakdown of hemoglobin15. Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus16. Another term for the fundus of the stomach17. The multiple circular folds in the small intestines19. The process of releasing feces from the body23. Black, tarry stools25. The wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system28. Test that measures the motor function of the esophagus29. The tiny projections within the intestines31. Inward telescoping of the intestines35. Contrast study imaging the gallbladder37. Bad breath39. Blood test that detects **Helicobacter pylori** antibodies41. Procedure for withdrawing fluid from a body cavity43. Passage of bloody stools44. Appetite suppressant45. Difficult or painful swallowing46. Constriction of a tubular structure### Down2. A ringlike muscle in the body3. The first part of the large intestine4. The process of chewing5. The distal portion of the stomach6. The process of swallowing9. Any surgical incision in the abdominal wall to provide an operative approach for exploratory purposes11. Abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease12. A fatty substance found only in animal tissues13. Presence of stones in the gallbladder14. Abnormal communication from an internal organ to the surface of the body18. A tubular cavity within the body20. The breakdown of fats21. Drug that prevents or alleviates nausea22. Localized collection of pus24. Another name for the digestive system; the __________ canal26. Hormone that causes a contraction of the gallbladder27. Connection that did not previously exist created between two structures30. Chronic, degenerative disease of the liver, most commonly associated with This is a crossword puzzle designed to boost your vocabulary and problem-solving skills. The grid is 46 squares across and features a mix of horizontal and vertical word placements.### Across13457891112131415161718192021222324252627283031323334353637383940414243444546### Down12346789101112131415161718192021222324 2526272829313233343536373839404142434445Fill in the white squares with words based on the provided clues to solve the puzzle. The numerical indicators help to identify the starting points of each word, either horizontally or vertically. This puzzle format encourages cognitive engagement, memory recall, and linguistic skill development. Have fun solving it, and don't hesitate to ask for hints if you get stuck!

The gastrointestinal system involves the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large…

Across 25 The wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system 28 Test that measures the motor function of the esophagus 29. The tiny projections within the intestines 31 Inward telescoping of the intestines 35 Contrast study imaging the gallbladder 37 Bad breath Twisting of the intestines Agent that causes evacuation of the bowel by stimulating peristalsis; stronger than a laxative The first part of the small intestine Cracklike lesion Tying off of a blood vessel or duct The waste product formed by the normal breakdown of hemoglobin 15 Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus 16 Another term for the fundus of the stomach 17 The multiple circular folds in the small intestines 19 The process of releasing feces from the body 23 Black, tarry stools 1 39 Blood test that detects Helicobacter pylor antibodies 41 Procedure for withdrawing fluid from a body cavity 43 Passage of bloody stools 44 Appetite suppressant 45 Difficult or painful swallowing 46 Constriction of a tubular structure Chapter 3 Gastrointestinal System (cont'd) Down 22 Localized collection of pus 24 Another name for the digestive system; the 26 Hormone that causes a contraction of the gallbladder 27 Connection that did not previously exist created between two A ringlike muscle in the body 3 2 canal The first part of the large intestine The process of chewing The distal portion of the stomach The process of swallowing 10 Any surgical incision in the abdominal wall to provide an operative approach or for exploratory purposes 11 Abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease 12 A fatty substance found only in animal tissues 13 Presence of stones in the gallbladder 14 Abnormal communication from an internal organ to the surface of the body 18 A tubular cavity within the body 20 The breakdown of fats 21 Drug that prevents or alleviates nausea structures 30 Chronic, degenerative disease of the liver, most commonly associated with alcohol abuse 32 The intake of food 33 The process of extracting nutrients 34 Benign growth that may occur in the colon 36 Abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools 38 Term for accessory organs 40 Intestinal obstruction 42 Gas expelled through the anus 4799