Mots Croisés Digestive Journey CrosswordVersion en ligne Explore the intricate steps involved in breaking down food within the body. par Octavio Moraga 1 The act of taking in food through the mouth. 2 The process of breaking down food into smaller components. 3 The process by which nutrients are taken into the bloodstream. 4 The fluid produced in the mouth that aids in digestion. 5 The tube that connects the throat to the stomach. 6 The organ where food is mixed with digestive juices. 7 The organ where most digestion and absorption occur. 8 The process of eliminating waste products from the body. 9 Initial mechanical and chemical digestion 7 9 4 1 2