Digestion and Absorption

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Q61
Kupffer's cells occur in
A spleen
B kidney
C brain
D liver
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Kupffer's cells are phagocytic cells present in the liver. They are hepatic macrophages.

Q62
The contraction of gall bladder is due to
A Gastrin
B Cholecystokinin
C Secretin
D Enterogastrone
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Cholecystokinin causes contraction of the gall bladder to release bile.

Q63
Which of the following terms describe human dentition?
A Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont
B Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
C Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
D Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Human dentition: thecodont (teeth in sockets), diphyodont (two sets), heterodont (different types of teeth).

Q64
The layer of cells that secrete enamel of tooth is
A Ameloblast
B Osteoblast
C Odontoblast
D Dentoblast
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution

(a) Ameloblasts are the cells that secrete enamel of the tooth.

Q65
An adolescent human below 17 years of age normally has a dental formula of 20 teeth
A 33, 11, 32, 11
B 22, 11, 22, 33
C 22, 11, 22, 33
D 22, 11, 22, 22
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Before wisdom teeth: i 22, c 11, pm 22, m 22.

Q66
The food having fully undergone mechanical and chemical digestion inside the stomach, is called
A Chyle
B Bolus
C Amino acid
D Chyme
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) The pulpy mass formed in stomach after churning is called chyme.

Q67
The daily dietary requirement of a moderately active adult individual is approximately
A 8,000 k cal
B 4,000 k cal
C 1,000 k cal
D 2,500 k cal
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) The daily dietary requirement of a moderately active adult is approximately 2,500 k cal.

Q68
Stool of a person is whitish grey coloured due to malfunction of which organ?
A Pancreas
B Spleen
C Kidney
D Liver
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Whitish grey stool colour indicates improper secretion of bile pigments from the liver.

Q69
Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by
A endothelial cells (lining the blood vessels)
B liver cells
C juxtaglomerular (JG) cells
D macula densa cells
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Angiotensinogen is a protein secreted by the liver cells.

Q70
During prolonged fasting, in what sequence are organic compounds used up?
A First proteins, next lipids and lastly carbohydrates
B First carbohydrates, next fats and lastly proteins
C First carbohydrates, next proteins and lastly fats
D First carbohydrates, next proteins, and lastly lipids
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Carbohydrates are used first as primary energy source, then fats, and lastly proteins.

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