The oxyntic or Parietal cells of the gastric mucosa secrete:
1. prorennin
2. pepsinogen
3. HCl and intrinsic factor
4. gastric lipase

Subtopic:  Gastric Secretions |
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Arrange the following sphincters in gastrointestinal tract in order of their occurrence from oral cavity to anus:
a. external anal sphincter
b. ileocecal sphincter
c. lower esophageal sphincter
d. pyloric sphincter

1. a, c, b, d 2. b, c, d, a
3. b, a, c, d 4. c, d, b, a
Subtopic:  Peristalsis: Gland in Alimentary Canal |
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Identify the correct statement regarding Saliva:
1. Its secretion is increased by sympathetic nervous system.
2. It contains amylase, which digests 100 % starch.
3. It contains bactericidal lysozyme.
4. Its secretion is increased during sleep.

Subtopic:  Digestive Secretions: Saliva |
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Arrange the following events in chronological sequence [first to last]:
1. protein-coated triacylglycerols enter lacteals
2. triacylglycerol coated with protein
3. fatty acids and glycerol packaged into micelles
4. bile salts emulsify fats
5. lipase digests fat
1. 1,2,4,5,3
2. 2,5,4,3,1
3. 3,5,4,1,2
4. 4,5,3,2,1

Subtopic:  Absorption |
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All the following statements regarding bile are true except:
1. Bile salts are derivatives of cholesterol
2. Bile is important in absorption of fat soluble substances
3. Bile also serves as a route of excretion of bile pigments
4. It is acidic in nature

Subtopic:  Bile |
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The layer in the wall of the alimentary canal that exhibits maximum variations is the:
1. Serosa
2. Muscularis
3. Mucosa
4. Submucosa

Subtopic:  Histology of Gut |
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How does the muscularis layer of stomach differ from that in the other parts of the gut?

1. it has one layer of smooth muscle
2. it has two layers of smooth muscle
3. it has three layers of smooth muscle
4. it has four layers of smooth muscle

Subtopic:  Histology of Gut |
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What stimulates secretion of the hormone, gastrin, by the gastric mucosa?
1. duodenal pH greater than 3.
2. secretin.
3. cholecystokinin.
4. gastric inhibitory polypeptide

Subtopic:   DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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Myenteric and meisener’s plexus regulate the functions of the gut in response to changes in:
1. External stimuli
2.Local Environment
3. Central nervous system activation
4. Hormone concentrations

Subtopic:  Histology of Gut |
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The transporter involved in apical transport of glucose in an enterocyte is:
1. GLUT2
2. GLUT4
3. SGLT-1
4. GLUT5

Subtopic:  Absorption: General Adaptations |
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