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The pancreas makes the following hormones:
- A. Oestrogen and progesterone
- B. Insulin and Glucagon
- C. Testosterone and Oestrogen
- D. Anti Diuretic Hormone and adrenalin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
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Islets of Langerhans and are found in
- A. Modified lymph glands, pancreas
- B. Ductless glands, pancreas
- C. Specialized area, pituitary
- D. Small tubules, kidney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Islets of Langerhans are endocrine (ductless) glands in the pancreas that secrete hormones like insulin.
By which process, most of glucose and amino acids are absorbed in the small intestine?
- A. Active transport
- B. Passive transport
- C. Osmosis
- D. Selective absorption
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucose and amino acids are primarily absorbed via active transport in the small intestine.
Which of the following is absorbed in ileum-
- A. Fat
- B. Bile salts
- C. Vit-K
- D. Glucose
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bile salts are reabsorbed in the ileum.
All enzymes involved in protein digestion are:
- A. secreted by the pancreas
- B. activated by HCl
- C. present in the stomach
- D. secreted in an inactive form
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protein-digesting enzymes like pepsinogen and trypsinogen are secreted in an inactive form and activated later.
The nephron is surrounded by capillaries. What is their name?
- A. Multitubular capillaries
- B. Unitubular capillaries
- C. Peritubular capillaries
- D. Polytubular capillaries
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peritubular capillaries surround the nephron, facilitating reabsorption and secretion.