Assertion (A): Duodenum is C-shaped.
Reason (R): Pancreas is found attached to duodenum.
 
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 | Movement of Food in Gut |
 62%
Level 2: 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): Bile is not actually a digestive juice.
Reason (R): It lacks digestive enzymes.
 
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:  Bile |  DIGESTION OF FOOD |
 79%
Level 2: 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 |
 73%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion (A): Gastrectomy may lead to iron deficiency/anaemia.
Reason (R): Gastric juice contain HCl which converts Fe3+ into Fe2+ and iron is absorbed as ferrous ion.
 
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:  Gastric Secretions |
 71%
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): Enzymes like trypsin are created in the form of trypsinogen in pancreas.
Reason (R): Pancreas secrete zymogens to prevent the enzymes from digesting the proteins in the cells in which they are synthesised.
 
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 |  DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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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Assertion (A): Large intestine secretes mucus that adheres waste particles and lubricate it for an easy passage.
Reason (R): Large intestine absorbs some drugs.
 
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:  Movement of Food in Gut | Intestinal Secretions |
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion (A): The sight, smell, and /or the presence of food in the oral cavity can stimulate saliva secretion.
Reason (R): Gastric and intestinal secretions are stimulated by neural signals.
 
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:  Digestive Secretions: Saliva |
 57%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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