Vomiting is a reflex controlled by a vomiting center located in: 

1. The Broca’s area of the cerebral cortex

2. Hypothalamus

3. Pons Varolii

4. Medulla oblongata

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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Kwashiokor?

1. Caused by protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency

2. Generally affects child less than one year of age

3. Some subcutaneous fat is left under the skin

4. Extensive swelling of body parts

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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Non-function of parietal or oxyntic cells of the gastric mucosa can cause:
1. Pernicious anemia
2. Gastric ulcer
3. Abnormal peristalsis
4. Complete non-digestion of proteins

Subtopic:  Accessory Digestive Glands |
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Antibiotics can be used to treat many cases of:

1. Peptic ulcer disease

2. Jaundice

3. Dyspepsia

4. Constipation

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The glands in the gastric mucosa in the human alimentary canal secrete all of the following except:

1. Protease

2. Cyanocobalamin

3. Lipase

4. Mucus

Subtopic:  Accessory Digestive Glands | Gastric Secretions |
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Which of the following is correctly matched?

1. Gross calorific value of proteins 5.65 kcal/g
2. Physiologic calorific value of fats 9.45 kcal/g
3. Kwashiorkor Simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories
4. Marasmus Extensive edema and swelling
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An innermost oblique muscle layer is present in the wall of: 

1. Oesophagus 2. Stomach
3. Ascending colon 4. Rectum
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Marasmus is characterized by all the following except:
1. Inadequate energy intake in all forms including protein
2. Earlier age of onset than kwashiorkor
3. Edema and ascites
4. Muscular wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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Defaecation is a/an:
1. voluntary process and is carried out by a mass peristaltic movement
2. involuntary process and is carried out by a mass peristaltic movement
3. voluntary process and is carried out by a haustration movement
4. involuntary process and is carried out by a haustration movement

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Bile salts combine with fatty acids to form complexes called _____ that facilitate absorption.
1. chylomicrons
2. micelles
3. globules
4. lipoproteins

Subtopic:  Bile |
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