Which of the following statements is false?
(1) The breakdown of most of biomacromolecules occurs in duodenum
(2) Simple substances (digested foods) are absorbed in the jejunum and ileum
(3) Very significant digestive activity occurs in large intestine
(4) Undigested and unabsorbed substances are passed on to the large intestine
The undigested substance (faeces) enter into the ________ of large intestine through ________ valve which prevents backflow of faecal matter:
(1) Caecum, ileo-caecal
(2) Colon, ileo-colon valve
(3) Rectum, Recto-colonic
(4) Colon, pyloric valve
In addition to neural control, hormones also influence the:
(1) Gastric secretions
(2) Intestinal secretions
(3) Muscular activities of different parts of alimentary canal
(4) All are correct
Glucose and amino acids are absorbed in the intestine by:
(1) Active transport
(2) Passive transport
(3) Selective absorption
(4) Osmosis
Fructose and some amino acids are absorbed by:
(1) Active transport
(2) Diffusion
(3) Facilitated transport
(4) Osmosis
Which of the following statement is wrong about chylomicrons?
I. Chylomicrons are produced in the epithelial cells of small intestinal
II. It contains triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids
III. It is protein coated small vesicles
IV. Chylomicrons released from the epithelial cell into lacteals
(1) I and IV
(2) II and III
(3) I, II, III and IV
(4) None of the above
Gastric juice does not contain:
(1) Lipase
(2) Rennin
(3) Protease
(4) Amylase
Enterokinase is:
(1) A hormone that prevents the secretion of gastric juice
(2) An enzyme that activates the enzyme of pancreatic juice
(3) An enzyme that activates the proteolytic enzymes of succus entericus
(4) Hormone that prevents the secretion of pancreatic juice
The sphincter of Oddi is present between:
(1) Oesophagus and cardiac stomach
(2) Pyloric stomach and duodenum
(3) Hepatic duct and cystic duct
(4) Hepatopancreatic duct and duodenum
If for some reason the parietal cells of the gastric epithelium become partially non-functional, what is likely to happen?
(1) The pancreatic enzymes and specially the trypsin and lipase will not work efficiently
(2) The pH of stomach will fall abruptly
(3) Steapsin be more effective
(4) Proteins will not be adequately hydrolysed by pepsin into proteoses and peptones