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Important Questions on Digestion and Absorption

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The enzyme that is not present in succus entericus is:
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Gross calorific value and physiological value of proteins are _______ and _______ kcal/g respectively.
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Succus entericus is referred to as:
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Gastric juice of infants contains:
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In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the
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Lactase hydrolyzes lactose into
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Identify the CORRECT match of the site of action on food substrate, enzyme acting on it and its end products in the following reactions.
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Enzyme X extracted from the digestive system, hydrolyses peptide bonds. Which of the following are probable candidate to be enzyme X?
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Which one of the following statements is true about trypsinogen?
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An enzyme with optimal activity at pH 2.0 and 37°C is most likely to be:
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Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?
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Enterohepatic circulation of bile salts refers to
a) Circulation of bile juice between gall bladder and the liver through the cystic duct.
b) Combining of bile acids with sodium to form bile salts.
c) Bile salts after emulsification are absorbed back into the blood and are used in the liver for bile juice.
d) Bile salts of chylomicrons are released into the blood and are carried to the liver where they are not used in the formation of bile juice.
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Which ONE of the following statements about rennin is CORRECT?
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Match the digestive glands given in Column - I with their respective enzymes given in Column — II and choose the correct combination from the given options,

  Column I   Column II
(1) Pancreas (p) Pepsin
(2) Gastric glands (q) Enterokinase
(3) Small intestine (r) Ptyalin
(4) Salivary glands (s) Trypsin

Choose the correct option:- 

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The initial step in the digestion of milk in human is carried out by?
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In human body, the role of bile salts in digestion is to
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In human body, the role of bile salts in digestion is to
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When a piece of bread is chewed it tastes sweet because
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Mark the odd one w.r.t. composition of succus entericus

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Steatorrhea is the presence of increased fat in feces. Which organ is least likely to be the cause of a patient’s steatorrhea?