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Which is the largest part of alimentary canal, and what is its function?

Important Questions on Human Nutrition

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The proteolytic enzyme rennin is found in:
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Which ONE of the following is NOT a function of the small intestine?
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In the digestive system, the pH of the stomach and the intestine, respectively are:
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Intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin B12 is secreted by:
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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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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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Which of the following statements is not correct?
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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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Identify the correct statement with reference to human digestive system.
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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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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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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 is a correct dental formula for the child falling under the age group 5 to 6 year?
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Duodenum has characteristic Brunner's gland, which secrete two hormones called
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 In relation to human intestine, all are correct except?
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Which of the following is not a function of large intestine?
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The back flow of faecal matter in the large intestine is prevented by the presence of
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What is peristalsis? Give its importance.