Waves of muscle contraction that move the intestinal content are:

(1) Caused by-contraction of skeletal muscle

(2) Regulated by liver secretions

(3) Called peristalsis

(4) Voluntary

Subtopic:  Peristalsis: Gland in Alimentary Canal |
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Bile aids in digestion and absorption of fats because it contains:

(1) Lipase

(2) Bile salts

(3) Bile pigments

(4) All of the above

Subtopic:  Bile |
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Emulsification of fat is carried out by:

(1) Bile pigments

(2) Bile salts

(3) HCl

(4) Pancreatic juice

Subtopic:  Bile |
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Aminopeptidase, a digestive enzyme produces:

(1) Tripeptidases

(2) Smaller peptides

(3) Peptones

(4) Amino acids

Subtopic:  Pancreatic Secretions |
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Optimum pH for enzyme trypsin is:

(1) 5.9

(2) 4.6

(3) 8.5

(4) 7.0

Subtopic:  Intestinal Secretions |
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The intestinal mucosal epithelium has goblet cells which secretes:

(1) Digestive enzymes

(2) Intestinal digestive enzymes

(3) Mucus

(4) Succus intericus

Subtopic:  Intestinal Secretions |
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The secretion of the brush border cells along with secretions of goblet cells of present in mucosa of small intestine constitutes:

(1) Chyme

(2) Chyle

(3) Succus entericus

(4) Interstitial fluid

Subtopic:  Intestinal Secretions |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following statements is false?

(1) The breakdown of most of biomacromolecules occurs in duodenum

(2) Simple substances (digested foods) are absorbed in the jejunum and ileum

(3) Very significant digestive activity occurs in large intestine

(4) Undigested and unabsorbed substances are passed on to the large intestine

Subtopic:  Movement of Food in Gut |
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The undigested substance (faeces) enter into the ________ of large intestine through ________ valve which prevents backflow of faecal matter:

(1) Caecum, ileo-caecal

(2) Colon, ileo-colon valve

(3) Rectum, Recto-colonic

(4) Colon, pyloric valve

 

Subtopic:  Swallowing: Histology of Gut |
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In addition to neural control, hormones also influence the:

(1) Gastric secretions

(2) Intestinal secretions

(3) Muscular activities of different parts of alimentary canal

(4) All are correct

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