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Nutrition in Animals

Description: icse VII, science test
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Which of the following minerals is correctly matched with its deficiency disease?

  1. Calcium - Beriberi

  2. Sodium - Addison's disease

  3. Iron - Haemophilia

  4. Phosphorus - Bone fragility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes beriberi, iron deficiency causes anaemia, haemophilia is a genetic disorder, and phosphorus deficiency causes bone fragility in humans.

A pound of butter contains more usable energy than a pound of sugar for a human, because _________.

  1. sugar contains much more water than butter

  2. a fat molecule has more carbon-hydrogen bonds than a sugar molecule

  3. butter is an animal product, whereas the sugar is a plant product

  4. there is much more wastage in digestion and absorption of sugar than that of butter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Butter is a rich source of fat, and sugars are carbohydrates. A fat molecule has more carbon-hydrogen bonds than a sugar molecule. Thus, a large amount of energy can be obtained by the breakdown of fat molecules as compare to the same amount of carbohydrates.

Which is the most important organ responsible for lymph formation?

  1. Liver

  2. Pancreas

  3. Spleen

  4. Kidney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lymph is the fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system. Approximately half of the lymph formed in the body is formed in the liver.

The function of vitamin K is __________________

  1. regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism

  2. blood clotting

  3. carbohydrate metabolism

  4. respiration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vitamin K is necessary for the synthesis of prothrombin in the liver for normal clotting of blood. 

Vitamin C is present in the largest amount in the body in __________.

  1. eyes

  2. kidneys

  3. testes

  4. adrenal cortex


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and is present in the largest amount in the body in the adrenal cortex. It is essential for healthy gums, bones  teeth, and formation of erythrocytes and antibodies.

For the normal absorption and deposition of calcium and phosphate the vitamin that is very necessary is calciferol also known as _________.

  1. B1

  2. B12

  3. D

  4. A


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vitamin D is also known as calciferol. It is required for the normal absorption and deposition of calcium and phosphate. 

The number of different teeth (incisors, canines, premolars, and molars) in each jaw of man is _________.

  1. 4, 4, 6, 4

  2. 4, 2, 4, 6

  3. 4, 2, 5, 6

  4. 6, 2, 4, 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The permanent teeth of a man includes 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars and 12 molars. Thus, there are 4, 2, 4, 6 incisors, canines, premolars and molars respectively in each jaw of man.

Which of the following vitamins prevents auto-oxidation?

  1. Tocopherol

  2. Biotin

  3. Pyridoxine

  4. Calciferol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vitamin E or Tocopherol is an excellent anti oxidant. It helps to keep the skin healthy and decreases the fragility of erythrocytes. 

From where does the body derive nutrition during prolonged starvation?

  1. Liver and adipose tissue

  2. Spleen

  3. Liver and lungs

  4. Subcutaneous fat and pancreas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During prolonged starvation, the body derives its nutrition from liver and adipose tissue where the nutrients are stored to be used during certain emergency conditions.

Maximum energy is liberated during the breakdown of ____________.

  1. nucleic acid

  2. fat

  3. protein

  4. carbohydrates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A fat molecule has more carbon-hydrogen bonds than a sugar molecule. Thus, a large amount of energy can be obtained by the breakdown of fat molecules as compare to the same amount of carbohydrates. 

A man living in the deficiency of vitamin C should take _________.

  1. milk

  2. eggs

  3. carrots

  4. oranges


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Citrus fruits, oranges, etc. are rich sources of vitamin C. So, the patient suffering from its deficiency should be advised to take the citrus fruits.

What is pH of saliva in human beings?

  1. 8.0 - 10.0

  2. 7.5 - 8.0

  3. 7.5 - 9.0

  4. 6.7 - 6.9


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saliva of humans is slightly acidic so as to inhibit the action of harmful microbes. Its pH range is 6.7 - 6.9.

Vitamin C is essential for ________________.

  1. healthy gums, bones and teeth

  2. formation of erythrocytes and antibodies

  3. maintenance of walls of the blood capillaries

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vitamin C is essential for healthy gums, bones and teeth and formation of erythrocytes and antibodies. It helps to maintain the walls of the blood capillaries. 

The largest gland of the human body is

  1. adrenal gland

  2. liver

  3. salivary gland

  4. thyroid gland


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The largest gland of the human body is the liver. It is almost as large as the stomach. Adrenal glands are small pyramids present just above the kidneys while thyroid gland is also a small bow-shaped gland accommodated behind the throat. Salivary glands are too small and are present in the mouth. Thus, (1), (3) and (4) are all small sized glands, and only option (2) is correct.

The gall bladder is meant for __________.

  1. storing bile

  2. concentrating bile

  3. storing and concentrating bile

  4. storing bile and producing it when needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The gall bladder is attached with liver and it receives bile from the liver when there is no food in the duodenum for emulsification. Thus, gall bladder stores the bile. Since gall bladder is much smaller than liver, the bile has to be concentrated for storage. Hence, (3) is correct. It should be noted that gall bladder can't produce bile.

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