Nokea
The function of the parietal cells of the stomach is to:
- A. Secrete pepsinogen for protein digestion
- B. Secrete mucus for lubrication
- C. Secrete the hormone gastrin
- D. Produce intrinsic factor required for absorption of vitamin B12
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parietal cells produce intrinsic factor, essential for vitamin B12 absorption, and hydrochloric acid, not the other functions listed.
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Centro acinar cells, all true except:
- A. Beginning of pancreatic duct system.
- B. Secrete bicarbonate ion (with intercalated ducts)
- C. Its secretion is controlled by secretin hormone
- D. Beginning of biliary duct system
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Centroacinar cells are part of the pancreatic exocrine duct system, not the biliary system, which involves bile ducts.
The cells of the proximal convoluted tubule are specialised to absorb compounds back into the circulatory system. In what way?
- A. They have foot processes which wrap around the blood vessels
- B. They have pores to allow compounds through
- C. They have microvilli to increase surface area
- D. They have cilia to help the filtrate move through the tube
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Microvilli increase the surface area for reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule.
Which of the following hydrolytic enzymes act in low pH?
- A. Peroxidases
- B. Hydrolases
- C. Amylases
- D. Proteases
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proteases, such as pepsin, function optimally in the low pH environment of the stomach.
Absorption of digested food chiefly occurs in-
- A. Stomach
- B. Colon
- C. Small Intestine
- D. Large Intestine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The small intestine is the main site for nutrient absorption.
Substances which are not related with hepatic portal circulation :-
- A. Amino acid
- B. Fatty acid
- C. Glucose
- D. Electrolytes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatty acids are absorbed into lacteals and enter the lymphatic system, not the hepatic portal vein.