The muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus is called:
- A. the gullet
- B. the intestine
- C. the colon
- D. the alimentary canal
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The alimentary canal, also known as the digestive tract, is the continuous muscular tube extending from the mouth to the anus, encompassing all digestive organs.
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In human body, the digestion of protein begins in which of the following organs?
- A. Liver
- B. Mouth
- C. Small intestine
- D. Stomach
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The digestion of protein begins in the stomach, where pepsin, activated by hydrochloric acid, starts breaking down proteins into smaller peptides.
All of the following are true of the stomach EXCEPT?
- A. Pepsinogen is activated to pepsin by HCl
- B. Parietal cells secrete intrinsic factor
- C. Chief cells secrete pepsinogen
- D. The pyloric region is a major site for nutrient absorption
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pyloric region primarily functions as a regulator of food movement into the small intestine, not as a major site for nutrient absorption.
The enzymes present in pancreatic juice are
- A. Amylase, Trypsinogen, Peptidase, Rennin
- B. Trypsinogen, Lipase, Amylase, Procarboxypeptidase
- C. Peptidase, Pepsin, Amylase, Rennin
- D. Maltase, Amylase, Trypsinogen, Pepsin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic juice contains amylase, lipase, trypsinogen, and procarboxypeptidase for digesting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Lactose composed of :-
- A. Glucose + galactose
- B. Glucose + fructose
- C. Glucose + glucose
- D. Glucose + mannose
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactose is a disaccharide made of glucose and galactose.
Which of the following is not a source of protein?
- A. broccoli
- B. red meat
- C. beans
- D. rice
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broccoli contains some protein but is primarily a source of vitamins and fiber, not a primary protein source like meat or beans.
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