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A narrow tubular finger-like projection or the vermiform appendix which is a vestigial organ arises from:
(a)Ilium
(b)Ileum
(c)Caecum
(d)Colon

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Important Questions on Digestion and Absorption
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The primary dentition in human differs from permanent dentition in not having one of the following types of teeth:

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Intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin is secreted by:

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Following are different layers in the wall of the alimentary canal of man
I) Longitudinal muscles
II) Mucosa
III) Serosa
IV) Circular muscles
V) Submucosa
Arrange them in the correct sequence from the outer to the inner side

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The enzyme that is not present in succus entericus is:

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Which cells of 'Crypts of Lieberkuhn' secrete antibacterial lysozyme?

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Which ONE of the following is NOT a function of the small intestine?

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In a T. S. of the human small intestine, serosa is the outermost layer and is made up of a thin __A__. Muscularis is formed by the smooth muscles arranged outer __B__ and inner __C__. Sub-mucosa is formed by the __D__. Mucosa is the innermost layer made of __E__.

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The enzyme enterokinase helps in conversion of

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Match the following structures with their respective location in organs:
Column – I | Column – II | ||
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Crypts of Lieberkuhn | Pancreas | ||
Glisson’s capsule | Duodenum | ||
Islets of Langerhans | Small intestine | ||
Brunner’s Glands | Liver |
Select the correct option.

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Identify the correct statement with reference to human digestive system.

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Which of the following anions neutralize the acidic pH of the chyme that enters into the duodenum from the stomach?

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In the digestive system, the pH of the stomach and the intestine, respectively are:

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Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?

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The crypts of Lieberkuhn are found in which one of the following parts of the human digestive tract?

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Which of the following options best represents the enzyme composition of pancreatic juice?

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The first enzyme that the food encounters in human digestive system is

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Removal of the pancreas impairs the breakdown of

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The proteolytic enzyme rennin is found in:

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A baby boy aged two years is admitted to playing school and passes through a dental check-up. The dentist observed that the boy had twenty teeth. Which teeth were absent?

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Which of the following statements is not correct?

