Assertion (A): Glycerides are nutrients.
Reason (R): Glycerides are hydrolysed into glycerol and fatty acids, which are further absorbed in intestine by the formation of chylomicrons.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Pancreatic Secretions | Intestinal Secretions | Absorption: General Adaptations | Absorption: Part 1 | Absorption: Part 2 | Absorption |  DIGESTION OF FOOD |
 58%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Assertion (A): Small intestine is the main organ for absorption and digestion of food.
Reason (R): Villi are present in intestine and it also receive secretions from pancreas.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
 
Subtopic:  Introduction to Digestive System | Bile | Pancreatic Secretions | Intestinal Secretions | Absorption: General Adaptations | Absorption: Part 1 | Absorption: Part 2 | Absorption |
 56%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Assertion (A): Fats are transported into the lacteals in the villi.
Reason (R): Fatty acids are soluble in water.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
 
Subtopic:  Absorption: General Adaptations | Absorption: Part 1 | Absorption: Part 2 | Absorption |
 74%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion (A): Certain drugs coming in contact with the mucosa of mouth and lower side of the tongue are absorbed into the blood capillaries lying them.
Reason (R): Mucosa of mouth is the principal structure for nutrient absorption.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
 
Subtopic:  Absorption: General Adaptations | Absorption: Part 1 | Absorption: Part 2 | Absorption |
 57%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Assertion (A): Defaecation is an involuntary process and is carried by a mass peristaltic movement.
Reason (R): Fatty acids and glycerol being soluble can be absorbed into blood.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
 
Subtopic:  Absorption: Part 1 | Absorption: Part 2 | Absorption |
 65%
Level 2: 60%+
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