The lower section of stomach that facilitates emptying the contents into the small intestine is called:
1. Cardia
2. Fundus
3. Corpus or body
4. Pylorus

Subtopic:  Introduction to Digestive System | Alimentary Canal: Oral Cavity & Teeth |
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The part of the small intestine where maximum absorption takes place is lined by:
1. Squamous epithelium
2. Cuboidal brush bordered epithelium
3. Columnar brush bordered epithelium
4. Transitional epithelium

Subtopic:  Intestinal Secretions |
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The intestinal enzymes require an alkaline pH to act. This is accomplished by the secretions of all the following except:
1. Goblet cells
2. Brunner’s glands
3. Parietal cells
4. Pancreas

Subtopic:  Gastric Secretions |
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About what percentage of starch is hydrolysed by salivary amylase into maltose?
1. 30 – 40
2. 50 – 60
3. 60 – 70
4. 90 – 100

Subtopic:   DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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The muscular activities of different parts ofthe alimentary canal can also be moderated by neural mechanisms that involve:
I. local mechanisms
II. through CNS

1. I only
2. II only
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II

Subtopic:   DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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Identify the incorrect comparison of Kwashiorkor and Marasmus:

 

 

Kwashiorkor

Marasmus

1.

Cause

Protein deficiency with adequate energy intake

Inadequate energy intake in all forms, including protein

2.

Age incidence

Increases after 18 months

Prior to age 1

3.

Main clinical sign

Muscular wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat

Edema and ascites [abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen]

4.

Fatty infiltration in liver

Common

Not common

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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The malfunction of which of the following cells in gastric mucosa can lead to the development of pernicious anemia?
1. Parietal cells
2. Chief cells
3. G cells
4. Enterochromaffin like cells

Subtopic:  Accessory Digestive Glands | Gastric Secretions |
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The gross calorific value for carbohydrates is:
1. 4.0 kcal/g
2. 4.1 kcal/g
3. 5.65 kcal/g
4. 9.45 kcal/g

Subtopic:  Absorption: Part 1 |
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The peptic or chief cells of the gastric mucosa secrete:
1. Mucucs
2. HCl
3. A proenzyme
4. Prokinetic hormone

Subtopic:  Gastric Secretions |
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The pancreatic acini:
1. Produce insulin and glucagon
2. Produce somatostatin
3. Secrete hydrolases
4. Store glucose and fats

Subtopic:  Pancreatic Secretions |

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