What moves a bolus of food down the esophagus to the stomach?
1. the closing of the epiglottis over the glottis
2. a lower pressure in the abdominal cavity compared to the oral cavity
3. the contraction of the diaphragm and the opening of the pyloric sphincter.
4. paristalsis caused by waves of smooth muscle contraction.
 

Subtopic:  Peristalsis: Gland in Alimentary Canal |
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Marasmus and kwashiorkor occur in infants and children of many underdeveloped countries affected by
1. Calories malnutrition
2. Carbohydrates - energy malnutrition
3. Protein - energy malnutrition
4. All of above
Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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Find out the correct statement(s)
A. Peristalsis is coordinated by the vagus nerve
B. When food enters into the stomach, the activity of salivary amylase stops due to pepsin
C. Deglutition centre is located in the floor of IV ventricle of the medulla oblongata
D. Absorption of cyanocobalamin takes place in the presence of intrinsic factor
E. Carboxypeptidase is a pancreatic endopeptidase that digests the peptides into amino acids
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1.  A, C and D only
2.  A, B and E only
3.  A, B and D only
4.  C, D and E only
Subtopic:  Peristalsis: Gland in Alimentary Canal | Movement of Food in Gut | Gastric Secretions | Absorption: Part 1 |
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Choose the incorrect enzymatic reaction: 
1. \( Maltose \stackrel{\text { Maltase }}{\longrightarrow} Glucose + Galactose \)
2. \( Sucrose \stackrel{\text { sucrease }}{\longrightarrow} Glucose + Fructose \)
3. \( Lactose \stackrel{\text { Lactase }}{\longrightarrow} Glucose + Galactose \)
4. \(Dipeptides \stackrel{\text { Dipeptidases }}{\longrightarrow}Amino ~acids\)
Subtopic:   DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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Role of enamel is to :
1. Connect crown of tooth with its root.
2. Masticate the food.
3. Form bolus.
4. Give basic shape to the teeth
Subtopic:  Alimentary Canal: Oral Cavity & Teeth |
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Identify A, B, C and D in the given diagram of human tooth:
  
A B C D
1. Enamel Dentin Pulp Cementum
2. Dentin Enamel Pulp Cementum
3. Cementum Dentin Pulp Enamel
4. Enamel Pulp Dentin Cementum
Subtopic:  Alimentary Canal: Oral Cavity & Teeth |
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Identify the correct statements regarding the structures labelled as A and B in the given diagram:
  
I: A is a sphincter that prevents reflux of acidic gastric content into the oesophagus.
II: B region has a sphincter that regulates the entry of chime into the duodenum.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Introduction to Digestive System |
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Study the given figure and select the correct match from the options given below:
  
A. Serosa It is called as endomysium
B. Muscularis Has an inner circular and outer longitudinal layer
C. Submucosa Lacks blood supply
D. Mucosa Epithelial lining modified in various parts
 
1. Only A and B 2. Only B and D
3. Only A and C 4. Only B and C
Subtopic:  Histology of Gut |
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The figure shows a section of small intestinal mucosa. Identify A, B and C:
  
A B C
1. Rugae Lacteal Crypts
2. Haustration Portal vein Brunner’s gland
3. Villi Lacteal Crypts
4. Villi Portal vein Deep tubular gland
Subtopic:  Histology of Gut |
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The figure shows the arrangement of the different types of teeth in the jaw on one side and the sockets on the other side. Identify the correct statements with respect to the given figure:

I: Premolars are absent from temporary dentition.
II: The sockets will be present in mandible and maxillary bone.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Alimentary Canal: Oral Cavity & Teeth |
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