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The small intestine is held to the posterior abdominal wall by the:
- A. mesentery
- B. falciform ligament
- C. greater omentum
- D. lesser omentum
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mesentery supports and anchors the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall.
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Amylase is an example of a(n)
- A. accessory organ
- B. carbohydrate
- C. enzyme
- D. vitamin
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars.
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.
Enteroendocrine cells of stomach, show the following EXCEPT:
- A. Stained with silver nitrate or chromium salts.
- B. Have apical secretory granules.
- C. Divided into open type & closed type.
- D. Are also called argentaffin cells.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enteroendocrine cells have basal secretory granules, not apical, as they release hormones into the bloodstream.
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.
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.