Which of the following absorbed in proximal intestine?
- A. Iron
- B. Sodium
- C. Bile salts
- D. Vitamin B12
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron is absorbed in the proximal small intestine (duodenum and jejunum).
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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.
The food mixes thoroughly with acidic gastric juice of the by the churning movement-
- A. Rectum
- B. Duodenum
- C. Stomach
- D. Oesophagus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stomach churns food with gastric juice to form chyme.
Which of the following enzymes formed in the pancreas aids in protein digestion?
- A. Amylase
- B. Lipase
- C. Trypsinogen
- D. Trypsin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trypsin, activated from trypsinogen, is a pancreatic enzyme that digests proteins.
Formation of gallstones is referred to as:
- A. jaundice
- B. cirrhosis
- C. hepatitis
- D. cholelithiasis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cholelithiasis is the medical term for the formation of gallstones.
A set of permanent teeth contains:
- A. 20 teeth
- B. 30 teeth
- C. 32 teeth
- D. 24 teeth
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An adult human has 32 permanent teeth.
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