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Protection of mucosal epithelium from highly concentrated HCl in stomach is performed by
A. HCO3-ion
B. Mucus
C. Pepsin
D. Intrinsic factor

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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__.
EASY
The crypts of Lieberkuhn are found in which one of the following parts of the human digestive tract?
MEDIUM
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?
EASY
Which ONE of the following is NOT a function of the small intestine?
EASY
Intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin B12 is secreted by:
EASY
Identify the correct statement with reference to human digestive system.
EASY
Which cells of 'Crypts of Lieberkuhn' secrete antibacterial lysozyme?
EASY
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.
MEDIUM
Which of the following statements is not correct?
EASY
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:
MEDIUM
Distinguish between the cardiac stomach and pyloric stomach.
EASY
Pylorus is situated at the junction of
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Draw a longitudinal section of stomach and label its internal and external parts.
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Explain the significance of gastric rugae in the human digestive system.
MEDIUM

The following diagram represents a transverse section of human gut. 

Select the wrong statement based on the diagram.

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What role does stomach play as a part of digestive system? Also mention different region of stomach with the help of neat diagram.
MEDIUM
What is the function of the sphincter ?