Which of the following is not a function of adult liver?
1. Glycogen storage
2. Detoxification
3. Erythropoiesis
4. Synthesis of clotting proteins

Subtopic:  Accessory Digestive Glands |
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The only exopeptidase amongst the following is:
1. Carboxypeptidase
2. Chymotrypsin
3. Trypsin
4. Elastase

Subtopic:   DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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Hormonal control of the secretion of digestive juices is carried out by the:
1. Secretion of the hypothalamic releasing and inhibitory factors into a portal vein
2. Synthesis of tropins by the anterior lobe of pituitary gland
3. Sympathetic division of the sutonomic nervous system via the vagus nerve
4. Local hormones produced by gastric and intestinal mucosa

Subtopic:   DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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Bile salts combine with fatty acids to form complexes called _____ that facilitate absorption.
1. chylomicrons
2. micelles
3. globules
4. lipoproteins

Subtopic:  Bile |
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Defaecation is a/an:
1. voluntary process and is carried out by a mass peristaltic movement
2. involuntary process and is carried out by a mass peristaltic movement
3. voluntary process and is carried out by a haustration movement
4. involuntary process and is carried out by a haustration movement

Subtopic:  Absorption: Part 2 |
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Marasmus is characterized by all the following except:
1. Inadequate energy intake in all forms including protein
2. Earlier age of onset than kwashiorkor
3. Edema and ascites
4. Muscular wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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An innermost oblique muscle layer is present in the wall of: 

1. Oesophagus 2. Stomach
3. Ascending colon 4. Rectum
Subtopic:  Histology of Gut |
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Vomiting is a reflex controlled by a vomiting center located in: 

1. The Broca’s area of the cerebral cortex

2. Hypothalamus

3. Pons Varolii

4. Medulla oblongata

Subtopic:  Disorders of Digestive System |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Kwashiokor?

1. Caused by protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency

2. Generally affects child less than one year of age

3. Some subcutaneous fat is left under the skin

4. Extensive swelling of body parts

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Non-function of parietal or oxyntic cells of the gastric mucosa can cause:
1. Pernicious anemia
2. Gastric ulcer
3. Abnormal peristalsis
4. Complete non-digestion of proteins

Subtopic:  Accessory Digestive Glands |
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