Disorders of Human Digestive System

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Disorders of Human Digestive System: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Disorders of Digestive System, Jaundice, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Indigestion, Protein-energy Malnutrition, Marasmus & Kwashiorkor etc.

Important Questions on Disorders of Human Digestive System

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A person who is on one long hunger strike and is surviving only on water, will have:

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The matchstick legs are the symptoms of _____ disorder.

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Identify the correct match from the following:

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Kwashiorkor is a severe vitamin deficiency disease.

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Which of the following is a protein-energy malnutrition related disorder? 

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What do you mean by indigestion? Mention the symptoms shown by a person suffering from indigestion. What are the different ways to keep oneself healthy?

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Vomiting is caused due to:

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Widal test is prescribed to diagnose.

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A prolonged constipation may cause

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Jaundice is a disease of

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Abnormal functioning of _________ causes jaundice.

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Acute diarrhoea is usually caused by

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Reverse peristaltic movement due to which the stomach contents are thrown out of the mouth is called

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Unconjugated bilirubin is

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Unconjugated bilirubin has toxic effect on

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Explain the terms undernourished, over-nourished and malnourished in detail.

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What is Marasmus disease? Mention its symptoms.

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What is heartburn? Why do we take antacids to control it?

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What is Kwashiorkor disease? Mention its symptoms.

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What is the name of the disease caused by the deficiency of protein-energy malnutrition, whether it is Gigantism or Kwashiorkor?