Multiple Choice Questions

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Maximum absorption of water occurs in

  • colon 

  • rectum

  • large intestine

  • small intestine


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large intestine

The chief functions of the large intestine are the absorption of water and the elimination of solid wastes. Large intestine is divided into three parts i.e., caecum, colon and rectum. In mammals, colon has essential water absorbing role in preparation of faeces.


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Identify the vertebrate group of animals characterized by crop and gizzard in its digestive system

  • Amphibia

  • Reptilia

  • Osteichthyes

  • Aves


Identify the correct set, which shows the name of the enzyme from where it is secreted and the substrate upon which it acts.

  • Ptyalin – Intestine – Maltose

  • Ptyalin – Pancreas – Lipid

  • Pepsin – Stomach wall – Caesin

  • Chymotrypsin – Salivary gland – Lactose


Oxyntic cells secrete

  • HCl

  • Trypsin

  • NaOH

  • Pepsinogen


Vitamin-B12 is absorbed primarily in the

  • Stomach

  • Duodenum

  • Jejunum

  • ileum


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The layer of cells that secrete enamel of the tooth is

  • Dentoblast

  • Ameloblast

  • Osteoblast

  • Odontoblast


Kupffer cells are present in

  • liver

  • small intestine

  • pancreas

  • thyroid gland


Secretion of pancreatic juice is stimulated by

  • gastrin

  • secretin

  • enterogasteron

  • enterokinase


Digestion' word means

  • burning of food

  • oxidation of food

  • hydrolysis of food

  • oxidation of food


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Which of the following hormone stimulates the gastric secretion

  • Enterogastrone

  •  Gastrin

  • CCK-PZ

  • Villikinin


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