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The human digestive system covers the organs from mouth to anus, the movement of food, and the mechanical and chemical breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It also includes the roles of digestive enzymes, bile, absorption through intestinal villi, and the assimilation of nutrients by body cells.

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  • A. Gastrin
  • B. Secretin
  • C. HCl
  • D. Enterokinase

Explanation: When acidic chyme touches the lining of duodenum wall it stimulates the secretion of hormone secretin.

Correct answer: Secretin
  • A. Larynx
  • B. Glottis
  • C. Pharynx
  • D. Bronchi

Explanation: In the glottis (upper end of larynx) the mucous membrane is stretched across into two than edged fibrous Bands called vocal cords, which…

Correct answer: Larynx
  • A. Contracts and relax
  • B. Contracts and goes downward
  • C. Relax and rises
  • D. Relax and goes downward

Explanation: During inhalation, the diaphragm, which is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, contracts and…

Correct answer: Contracts and goes downward
  • A. The superior vena cava
  • B. Aorta
  • C. The inferior vena cava
  • D. The four pulmonary veins

Explanation: Yes, the left atrium of the human heart receives four pulmonary veins. The four pulmonary veins are responsible for carrying oxygenated…

Correct answer: The four pulmonary veins
  • A. Atria ventricular node
  • B. Sino-atrial node
  • C. Atria ventricular bundles of fibers
  • D. Bundle of His

Explanation: The SA node is the heart's natural pacemaker. The SA node consists of a cluster of cells that are situated in the upper part of the walI…

Correct answer: Sino-atrial node
  • A. A metabolic disorder
  • B. A degenerative disorder
  • C. An infectious disorder
  • D. A genetic disorder

Explanation: Arteriosclerosis is a degenerative disorder which is the result of continuous process based on degenerative cellular changes affecting…

Correct answer: A degenerative disorder
  • A. Liver
  • B. Villi
  • C. Pancrease
  • D. Spleen

Explanation: Therefore, the correct answer is B) Villi, as lacteals are central lymph vessels that are found within the villi of the small intestine.

Correct answer: Villi
  • A. Inspiration is an active process
  • B. Expiration is an active process
  • C. Inspiration is a passive process
  • D. Both expiration and inspiration are passive processes

Explanation: Inspiration occurs via active contraction of muscles so, is an active process.

Correct answer: Inspiration is an active process
  • A. Carry blood away from the heart to different organs.
  • B. Break up into capillaries which reunite to form a vein.
  • C. Carry blood from one visceral organ to another visceral organ.
  • D. Supply oxygenated blood to different organs.

Explanation: Arteries are best defined as the vessels which carry blood away from the heart.

Correct answer: Carry blood away from the heart to different organs.
  • A. Stomach and brain
  • B. Ventricle and atrium
  • C. Groin and neck
  • D. Thyroid gland and adrenal gland

Explanation: Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that filter lymph fluid, which is a clear fluid that carries waste products and immune cells…

Correct answer: Groin and neck
  • A. Starch, Proteins, and Fats
  • B. Vitamins, Carbohydrates, and Polypeptides
  • C. Protein, Cellulose, and Fats
  • D. Protein, Starch, and Cellulose

Explanation: Protein, starch, and cellulose enter the stomach undigested and start digestion there.

Correct answer: Protein, Cellulose, and Fats
  • A. Sublingual - below the tongue
  • B. Sub Mandibular - behind jaws
  • C. Parotid - in front of the ear
  • D. Lacrimal - above the lateral end of the eye

Explanation: Humans have three paired major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual) While the lacrimal gland is located within the…

Correct answer: Lacrimal - above the lateral end of the eye
  • A. Sublingual
  • B. Submaxillary
  • C. Parotid
  • D. Pancreas

Explanation: The gland present at the front of the ear is Parotid gland.

Correct answer: Parotid
  • A. Protein into amino acid
  • B. Starch into maltose
  • C. Glycogen into glucose
  • D. Fats into vitamins

Explanation: Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase, also known as ptyalin, which helps initiate the breakdown of starch (a complex…

Correct answer: Starch into maltose
  • A. Symbiotic Bacteria
  • B. Obligate Bacteria
  • C. Parasitic Bacteria
  • D. Facultative Bacteria

Explanation: [A] Symbiotic bacteria are bacteria that live in a symbiotic relationship with other organisms.

Correct answer: Symbiotic Bacteria
  • A. Some of the idiomatic or colloquial expressions found in the play is explained excellently.
  • B. Some of the idiomatic or colloquial expressions found in the play are explained excellent.
  • C. Some of the idiomatic or colloquial expressions found in the play are explained excellently.
  • D. Some of the idiomatic or colloquial expression found in the play ahas explained excellently.

Explanation: Some of the idiomatic or colloquial expressions found in the play are explained excellently.This option is correct as it maintains…

Correct answer: Some of the idiomatic or colloquial expressions found in the play are explained excellently.
  • A. Outer anal sphincter
  • B. Both outer and inner anal sphiniters
  • C. Inner and sphiniter
  • D. Connot be inhibited

Explanation: The majority of protein digestion occurs in the duodenum, the first segment of the small intestine.

Correct answer: Outer anal sphincter
  • A. Gastrin
  • B. Secretin
  • C. Insulin
  • D. Lipids

Explanation: Hepatic and Pancreatic secretions are also stimulated by a hormone called secretin, which is produced by the intestinal mucosa on the…

Correct answer: Secretin
  • A. 7.8
  • B. 6
  • C. 1.8
  • D. 1.4
  • E. 1.2

Explanation: Explanation for this question will be added soon.

Correct answer: 1.4
  • A. Dysentery
  • B. Piles
  • C. Food poisoning
  • D. Peptic ulcer
  • E. Dyspepsia

Explanation: Explanation for this question will be added soon.

Correct answer: Peptic ulcer