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The enzyme trypsinogen is secreted from-
- A. Duodenum
- B. Pancreas
- C. Liver
- D. Stomach
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trypsinogen is secreted by the pancreas and activated to trypsin in the duodenum.
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How much of your blood passes through your kidneys each day?
- A. half of it
- B. none of it
- C. all of it
- D. one-quarter of it
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All of your blood is filtered by the kidneys multiple times daily to remove wastes.
Which of the following is synthesized and stored in the liver cells?
- A. Galactose
- B. Lactose
- C. Glycogen
- D. Arabinose
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glycogen is synthesized and stored in the liver for energy reserve.
Which of the following parts of the alimentary canal bears villi?
- A. Stomach.
- B. Ileum.
- C. Oesophagus.
- D. Rectum.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ileum, part of the small intestine, contains villi that increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
Blood from the intestines travels to the liver via the:
- A. hepatic artery
- B. mesenteric artery
- C. hepatic vein
- D. hepatic portal vein
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver for processing before it enters systemic circulation.
A patient who has undergone gastrectomy (removal of the stomach) may suffer from:
- A. cirrhosis
- B. pernicious anemia
- C. gastric ulcer
- D. inability to digest fats
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gastrectomy can lead to pernicious anemia due to reduced intrinsic factor production, necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.