The vomiting center in human beings is located in:

1. Pons Varolii

2. Medulla oblongata

3. Hypothalamus

4. Cerebrum

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Amongst the enteroendocrine cells, histamine is secreted by:

1. Enterochromaffin cells

2. Enterochromaffin like cells

3. I cells

4. D cells

Subtopic:   DIGESTION OF FOOD |
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Marasmus is not characterized by:

1. Inadequate energy intake in all forms, including proteins

2. Loss of muscle mass and subcutaneous fat

3. Edema

4. an occurrence prior to age of 1 year

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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Sufficient calorie intake but with insufficient protein intake, edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates characterize the disorder:

1. Kwashiorkor

2. Marasmus

3. Bulimia

4. Anorexia nervosa

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The part of the small intestine where maximum absorption takes place is lined by:

1. Squamous epithelium

2. Cuboidal brush bordered epithelium

3. Columnar brush bordered epithelium

4. Transitional epithelium

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The number of lobes in the human liver is:

1. 2

2. 3

3. 4

4. 5

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The majority of the iron absorbed from digested food or supplements is absorbed in the:

1. Duodenum

2. Jejunum

3. Ileum

4. Cecum

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The pancreatic acini:

1. Produce insulin and glucagon

2. Produce somatostatin

3. Secrete hydrolases

4. Store glucose and fats

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Lipases can be activated by:

1. HCl

2. Secretions of Brunner’s glands

3. Bile

4. Cholecystokinin

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The intestinal enzymes require an alkaline pH to act. This is accomplished by the secretions of all the following except:

1. Goblet cells 2. Brunner’s glands
3. Parietal cells 4. Pancreas
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