Nutrition in Human Beings

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Nutrition in Human Beings: Overview

This topic focuses on the complete process of digestion with the organs and their roles involved in it. It mentions that the process of breaking down complex food material into a simpler and absorbable form is known as digestion.

Important Questions on Nutrition in Human Beings

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Why is chyme is important in digestion?

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What is the storage site of faeces before it is eliminated.

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Which of the following is the first part of the small intestine

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Emulsification of fats takes place in which part of the digestive system?

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Which of the following is responsible for the emulsification of fat?

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In which of the following organ microvilli is present?

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Draw a diagram of small intestine and label microvilli.

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Write a short note on mastication.

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Define the term mastication.

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Through mastication of food is essential because

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Mastication is the first step of digestion.

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State the difference between succus entericus and ptyalin.

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Succus entericus is also called bile juice.

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Identify the step of human nutrition:
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Select the odd terminology from the ones given below:

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The villi increase the surface area for assimilation of the digested food. 

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State the difference between absorption, assimilation and digestion.

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Rectum is the last part of the alimentary canal.

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Which of the following is a terminal opening through which faeces is removed?

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Anus is the last part of the alimentary canal.