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Digestive System

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Succus entericus is secreted by

  1. islets of langerhans

  2. gastric glands

  3. uterine crypts

  4. goblet cells

  5. crypts of Lieberkuhn


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

They secrete succus entericus, which is the intestinal juice.

The main enzyme present in the gastric juice is

  1. pepsin

  2. amylase

  3. lipase

  4. trypsin

  5. renin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the main enzyme of the gastric juice. It acts in acidic medium and it acts upon proteins.

Sacculus rotundus is a dilated part at the posterior end of

  1. ileum

  2. ilium

  3. colon

  4. rectum

  5. oesophagus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is exclusively present in rabbits. It is located in the terminal part of the ileum.

Where is the pancreatic juice released?

  1. Duodenum

  2. Ileum

  3. Stomach

  4. Jejunum

  5. Rectum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pancreatic juice is the alkaline secretion of the pancreas, which is released into the duodenum and contains several digestive enzymes.

The absence of _______________ in the bile will make fat digestion difficult.

  1. salts

  2. acids

  3. pigments

  4. cholesterol

  5. water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bile salts are bile acids compounded with a cation usually sodium. The main bile salts are taurocholic acid and glycocholic acid. These help in emulsification and digestion of fats.

In which medium does pepsin become active?

  1. Acidic

  2. Alkaline

  3. Neutral

  4. Isotonic

  5. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pepsin becomes active in acidic medium where the pH remains less than 7. Pepsin is present in the gastric juice and is primarily meant for the digestion of proteins.

Which among the following animals has 6 incisors?

  1. Man

  2. Rabbit

  3. Dog

  4. Horse

  5. Rat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A rabbit has 6 chisel like incisors.

Mammals drink water and also get it from

  1. breakdown of glycogen into glucose

  2. secretion of saliva

  3. oxidation of glucose

  4. conversion of oxyhemoglobin to hemoglobin

  5. digestion of fats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxidation of glucose releases water and carbon dioxide. This water is utilised in the body and carbon dioxide is released outside through the lungs.

'Satiety' and 'thirst' centres are located in the

  1. forebrain

  2. optic lobes

  3. hypothalamus

  4. medulla

  5. pons


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the important functions is the control of 'thirst' and 'hunger'.

A person with bleeding gums should take

  1. milk

  2. carrots

  3. lemons

  4. butter

  5. rice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lemon is rich in vitamin C. The deficiency of vitamin C causes 'bleeding gums'.

Which of the following pairs of biomolecules is biocatalyst?

  1. Amylase and renin

  2. Myocin and oxytocin

  3. Glucose and amino acids

  4. Rhodopsin and pepsin

  5. Adrenaline and steapsin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amylase helps in the digestion of carbohydrates and renin helps in the control of blood pressure through angiotensin. Both are enzymes thus biocatalysts.

Simple sugar of blood is

  1. galactose

  2. glucose

  3. glycerol

  4. sucrose

  5. lactose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the main sugar of blood, it also contains 6 carbon atoms. The normal blood glucose level is 80-120 mgdl.

Which of the following teeth are absent in rabbits?

  1. Canines

  2. Incisors

  3. Molars

  4. Premolars

  5. Carnassial teeth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canines are absent in rabbits.

A patient advised to take citrus fruits may be suffering from

  1. pellagra

  2. cheilosis

  3. anaemia

  4. scurvy

  5. night blindness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C,  which is required for the synthesis of collagen in humans. Citrus fruits are given for the deficiency of vitamin C.

The disease caused by protein deficiency is

  1. cirrhosis

  2. night blindness

  3. kwashiorkor

  4. cheilosis

  5. eczema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterised by replacement of liver.

Epithelium that forms the inner lining of stomach wall is

  1. cuboidal

  2. ciliated

  3. squamous

  4. columnar

  5. glandular


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is unilayered. It lines most organs of the digestive tract including intestine, stomach, etc.

Ileum is a part of

  1. pelvic girdle

  2. pectoral girdle

  3. large intestine

  4. pancreas

  5. small intestine


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Small intestine is divided into duodenum, ileum and jejunum.

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