Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The small intestine has three parts. The first part
is called
a. | Duodenum | b. | Oesophagus | c. | Larynx | d. | None of the
above |
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________ is a characteristic feature of epithelial
cells of the intestine
a. | Glottis | b. | Pilus | c. | Bolus | d. | Microvilli |
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3.
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An infant feeding entirely on the mother’s
milk passes stools that are coloured yellow. What is the reason for this?
a. | Casein | b. | Bile pigments | c. | Pancreatic
pigments | d. | None of the above |
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4.
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A dental condition that is characterized by hyper
mineralization of teeth enamel due to excessive intake of _____________. The teeth often appear
mottled.
a. | Sodium | b. | Calcium | c. | Fluoride | d. | Mercury |
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Spicy food, coupled with anxiety, may lead to
________
a. | Indigestion | b. | Hypotension | c. | Seizures | d. | None of the
above |
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One of the reasons why some people cough after
eating a meal may be due to the improper movement of ______
a. | Larynx | b. | Diaphragm | c. | Neck | d. | Epiglottis |
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____________ is a protein deficiency
disorder
a. | Scurvy | b. | Anaemia | c. | Kwashiorkor | d. | None of the
above |
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In frogs, the surface of the attachment for the
tongue is _____
a. | Tympanum | b. | Palate | c. | Pterygoid | d. | Hyoid
apparatus |
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Doctors will suggest ___________ if person is
suffering form high blood cholesterol.
a. | Ghee | b. | Vegetable Oil | c. | Dalda | d. | Lard |
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Chymosin is also known as ______
a. | Lipase | b. | Amylase | c. | Trypsin | d. | Rennin |
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In humans, lacteals are found in
______
a. | Ileum | b. | Oesophagus | c. | Ear | d. | None of the
above |
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12.
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Nyctalopia can occur due to the deficiency
of
a. | Vitamin A | b. | Vitamin C | c. | Vitamin
K | d. | Vitamin B2 |
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Pancreatic juice is stimulated by the release
of
a. | Secretin | b. | Cholecystokinin | c. | Enterokinase | d. | Both (a) and
(b) |
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_________ stimulates the production of gastric
juice in the stomach
a. | Gastrin | b. | Enterokinase | c. | Rennin | d. | Digestin |
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Enterokinase helps in the conversion
of
a. | Lactose to Sucrose | b. | Trypsinogen into trypsin | c. | Pepsinogen into
pepsin | d. | Proteins into
polypeptide |
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What is the enzyme that breaks down
lactose?
a. | Lipase enzymes | b. | Pepsin | c. | Amylase | d. | Lactase |
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17.
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Which of the following
are energy foods?
a. | Carbohydrates and
fats | b. | Proteins and mineral salts | c. | Vitamins and
minerals | d. | Water and roughage |
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Which of the following are energy
foods?
a. | Carbohydrates and fats | b. | Proteins and mineral salts | c. | Vitamins and minerals | d. | Water and
roughage |
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19.
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Which of the following events in the mouth cavity
will be affected if salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva?
a. | Starch breaking down into
sugars. | b. | Proteins breaking down into amino
acids. | c. | Absorption of vitamins. | d. | Fats breaking down into fatty acids and
glycerol. |
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20.
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The contraction and expansion movement of the walls
of the food pipe is called:
a. | translocation | b. | transpiration | c. | peristaltic
movement | d. | digestion |
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When a few drops of iodine solution are added to
rice water, the solution turns blue- black in colour. This indicates that rice water
contains:
a. | fats | b. | complex proteins | c. | starch | d. | simple
proteins |
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What are the products obtained by (anaerobic)
cellular respiration?
a. | Lactic acid + Energy | b. | Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy | c. | Ethanol + Carbon dioxide + Energy | d. | Pyruvate |
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Name the substances whose build up in the muscles
during vigorous physical exercise may cause cramps?
a. | Ethanol + Carbon dioxide +
Energy | b. | Lactic acid + Energy | c. | Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy | d. | Pyruvate |
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Which is the correct sequence of body parts in the
human alimentary canal?
a. | Mouth ?4? stomach ?4? small intestine ?4? large
intestine ?4? oesophagus | b. | Mouth ?4?
oesophagus ?4? stomach ?4? small intestine ?4? large intestine | c. | Mouth ?4? stomach ?4? oesophagus ?4? small intestine ?4? large
intestine | d. | Mouth ?4? oesophagus ?4? stomach ?4? large intestine ?4?
small intestine |
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25.
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A gland not associated with the alimentary canal
is
a. | liver | b. | salivary glands | c. | pancreas | d. | adrenal |
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26.
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Which of the following are chiefly digested in the
stomach?
a. | Carbohydrates | b. | Proteins | c. | Lipids | d. | Fats |
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27.
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Large intestine in humans mainly carries
out
a. | absorption | b. | assimilation | c. | digestion of
fats | d. | digestion of
carbohydrates |
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28.
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The part of the digestive system where no digestion
takes place is
a. | ileum | b. | stomach | c. | mouth | d. | oesophagus |
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29.
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Which part of alimentary canal receives bile from
the liver?
a. | Stomach | b. | Small intestine | c. | Large
intestine | d. | Oesophagus |
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30.
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Ptyalin (Salivary Amylase) in saliva helps in the
breakdown of
a. | Protein | b. | Starch (Carbohydrates) | c. | Fat | d. | Fiber |
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31.
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After digestion protein is converted
into
a. | Glucose | b. | Fat | c. | Amino
acid | d. | Sucrose |
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32.
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Dietary fibers are required in our food because it
helps
a. | Balance the insulin secreted by
pancreas | b. | Body to smoothly get rid of undigested
food | c. | Decrease tiredness | d. | Provide extra protein |
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Which among the following gland produces insulin,
the chief hormone in the body for metabolizing sugars?
a. | Liver | b. | Salivary glands | c. | Intestinal
glands | d. | Pancreas |
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Which part of the digestive system helps in the
absorption of water and some salts from the undigested food materials?
a. | Pancreas | b. | Oesophagus | c. | Kidneys | d. | Large
intestines | e. | Small
intestines |
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35.
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19. Which region of the alimentary canal absorbs
the digested food?
a. | Stomach | b. | Small Intestines | c. | Large
Intestines | d. | Liver |
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