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Optimum pH for salivary amylase
- A. 1.8
- B. 7.8
- C. 6.8
- D. 3.4
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salivary amylase (ptyalin) works optimally at a pH of around 6.8, close to neutral.
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The gross structure of the kidney is divided into 3 parts. In which part do the Bowman's capsules lie?
- A. Cortex
- B. Medulla
- C. Pelvis
- D. Capsule
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bowman's capsules, part of the nephron, are located in the renal cortex.
Kupffer cells are found in :
- A. Liver
- B. Kidney
- C. Heart
- D. Blood
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kupffer cells are macrophages found in the liver, involved in breaking down red blood cells.
Bile Juice is formed in the
- A. Kidney
- B. Salivary Gland
- C. Liver
- D. Lung
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The liver is the largest gland in the body and mainly secretes 'Bile Juice' which is stored in the gall bladder. Bile juice is released into the small intestine to aid in fat digestion.
Kupffer's cells are found in ______________.
- A. Liver.
- B. Pancreas.
- C. Small intestine.
- D. Large intestine.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kupffer cells are specialized macrophages located in the liver, where they play a role in filtering blood and immune response.
If for some reason the parietal cells of the gut epithelium become partially nonfunctional, what is likely to happen?
- A. The pH of stomach will fall abruptly
- B. Steapsin will be more effective
- C. Proteins will not be adequately hydrolysed by pepsin into proteoses and peptones
- D. The pancreatic enzymes and specially the trypsin and lipase will not work efficiently
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parietal cells secrete HCl; if nonfunctional, the stomach pH rises, reducing pepsin's protein digestion efficiency.