Digestion and Absorption


  1. What will happen if the secretion of parietal cells of gastric glands is blocked with an inhibitor?









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    If the secretion of parietal cells of gastric glands is blocked with an inhibitor, in the absence of HCI secretion, inactive pepsinogen is not converted into the active enzyme pepsin.

    Correct Option: C

    If the secretion of parietal cells of gastric glands is blocked with an inhibitor, in the absence of HCI secretion, inactive pepsinogen is not converted into the active enzyme pepsin.


  1. Epithelial cells of the intestine involved in food absorption have on their surface:









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    Presence of microvilli on the epithelial cells of intestine increases the surface area for absorption of food.

    Correct Option: B

    Presence of microvilli on the epithelial cells of intestine increases the surface area for absorption of food.



  1. Secretin and cholecystokinin are digestive hormones. They are secreted in:









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    Secretin and cholecystokinin are secreted in the duodenum. They provide stimulus to
    (i) Secretin: Acidic chyme entry into duodenum
    (ii) CCK-PZ: Presence of fat in duodenum Their action involves:
    (i) Secretin: Releases bicarbonates in the pancreatic juice.
    (ii) CCK-PZ: contracts the gall bladder to release bile. Stimulating pancreas to secrete and release digestive enzymes in the pancreatic juice.

    Correct Option: B

    Secretin and cholecystokinin are secreted in the duodenum. They provide stimulus to
    (i) Secretin: Acidic chyme entry into duodenum
    (ii) CCK-PZ: Presence of fat in duodenum Their action involves:
    (i) Secretin: Releases bicarbonates in the pancreatic juice.
    (ii) CCK-PZ: contracts the gall bladder to release bile. Stimulating pancreas to secrete and release digestive enzymes in the pancreatic juice.


  1. During prolonged fasting, in what sequence are the following organic compounds used up by the body?









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    Carbohydrates are the basic source of energy, proteins provide material for growth and development.

    Correct Option: B

    Carbohydrates are the basic source of energy, proteins provide material for growth and development.



  1. Hydrolytic enzymes which act on low pH are called as









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    Proteases catalyze breakdown of proteins and amylases act upon carbohydrates. Hydrolases catalyse hydrolysis.

    Correct Option: C

    Proteases catalyze breakdown of proteins and amylases act upon carbohydrates. Hydrolases catalyse hydrolysis.