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Where are the Islets of Langerhans found?
- A. Pancreas.
- B. Ileum.
- C. Colon.
- D. Liver.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Islets of Langerhans are clusters of cells in the pancreas responsible for producing hormones like insulin and glucagon.
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During swallowing food is prevented from being pushed up into the nasal cavity by:
- A. Hard palate
- B. Epiglottis
- C. Soft palate
- D. Tongue
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The soft palate elevates during swallowing to close off the nasopharynx, preventing food from entering the nasal cavity. The epiglottis prevents entry into the trachea.
Insulin is secreted by pancreatic cells-
- A. α-cells
- B. β-cells
- C. Delta cells
- D. Gama cells
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin is secreted by β-cells in the Islets of Langerhans.
Which structure produces a liquid called chyme to help with the digestive process?
- A. 3
- B. 2
- C. 1
- D. 4
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Structure 3 (stomach) produces chyme by mixing food with gastric juices. (Assuming typical diagram numbering; stomach is often 3.)
Each part of the alimentary canal has the optimum pH for the enzymes that digest food there. What is the optimum pH for an enzyme that works in the stomach?
- A. pH 2
- B. pH 7
- C. pH 9
- D. pH 12
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The stomach's acidic environment (around pH 2) is optimal for the function of pepsin, which breaks down proteins.
A compound called Bilirubin gives bile its colour. Where does it come from?
- A. It is a break down product of haemoglobin
- B. It is produced by the liver to help digestion
- C. It is the break down product of fats
- D. It is produced by the intestine to help digestion
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin from red blood cells, processed by the liver and excreted in bile.