Absorption and Assimilation of Food

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Absorption and Assimilation of Food: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Absorption in Mouth, Absorption in Stomach, Absorption in Small Intestine, Absorption in Large Intestine, Assimilation of Food, Bicarbonate Ions in Digestive system, Absorption of Digested Product, and Micelles.

Important Questions on Absorption and Assimilation of Food

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Which of the following is absorbed in the stomach?

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Which one is correctly matched?

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The daily dietary requirement of a moderately active adult individual is approximately:

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Which of the following vitamins is necessary for the synthesis of NADH?

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Sudha has consumed a meal comprising 10g of butter, 50g of rice, 100g of lentil, 100g of lettuce spinach salad and 200ml of water. What is her gross and net caloric intake (kcal)?

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Which of the following process is regulated by internal and external anal sphincter in the human body?

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The solid wastes get excreted through 

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Which among the following is associated with the absorption of fats? 

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After absorption, the waste is solidified into faecal matter in the 

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Vitamin K is required for

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_____ serves as a cofactor for enzymes that catalyzes carboxylation and therefore activation of clotting of factors like prothrombin.

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Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

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Synthesis of collagen in our body requires _____.

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The stomach is the main site of digestion for:

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Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which organ?

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The deficiency of Vitamin C in human body leads to the disease called

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About 80% of the ingested alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine because 10-20% alcohol is already absorbed in:

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Vitamin K is required for