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Important Questions on Human Nutrition

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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 proteolytic enzyme rennin is found in:
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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 crypts of Lieberkuhn are found in which one of the following parts of the human digestive tract?
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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 ONE of the following is NOT a function of the small intestine?
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Intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin B12 is secreted by:
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Identify the correct statement with reference to human digestive system.
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Which cells of 'Crypts of Lieberkuhn' secrete antibacterial lysozyme?
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Match the following structures with their respective location in organs:
  Column – I   Column – II
(a) Crypts of Lieberkuhn (i) Pancreas
(b) Glisson’s capsule (ii) Duodenum
(c) Islets of Langerhans (iii) Small intestine
(d) Brunner’s Glands (iv) Liver

Select the correct option.
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
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In the digestive system, the pH of the stomach and the intestine, respectively are:
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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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Choose the correct option from the bracket:

The longitudinal folds of the oesophageal mucosa are known as _____. (rugae / sphincters)

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_____ is a vestigial organ in man. (Appendix/Liver)
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The central part of each intestinal villus consists of a blind lymph vessels called _____.
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_____ teeth is used to pierce and tear the hard food.
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The undigested food (faeces) enters into the _____ of the large intestine through ileo-caecal valve, which prevents the back flow of the faecal matter.
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We have _____ types of teeth.
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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the bracket.

_____ is the last part of the large intestine extending from the sigmoid blends to the anal canal. (Colon, Rectum, Caecum)