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1.

Acidification of the duodenum will:

A. Decrease pancreatic secretion of bicarbonate.
B. Increase secretion of gastric acid.
C. Decrease gastric emptying.
D. Increase contraction of the gall bladder.
Answer» D. Increase contraction of the gall bladder.
2.

Salivation can become a conditioned reflex .This suggests that:

A. Pleasant taste sensation are not related to the reflex .
B. Only salivatory nuclei in the brainstem need to be excited by taste sensation without participation of suprasegmental influences.
C. The cerebral cortex partially controls salivation.
D. salivation could be completely interrupted in a decorticate animal whose tongue is mechanically stimulated.
Answer» D. salivation could be completely interrupted in a decorticate animal whose tongue is mechanically stimulated.
3.

The Secretin hormone:

A. Is secreted by the pancrease.
B. Is released by the pyloric mucosa.
C. Contracts the gall bladder wall.
D. Increases the pancreatic Secretion of water and HCO3-.
Answer» E.
4.

About the GIT hormones affecting gastric function:

A. CCK and Secretin Increase both gastric Secretion and motility.
B. gastrin Secretion is Stimulated by the digestive products of fat.
C. gastrin inhibits gastric Secretion and delay gastric emptying.
D. GIP and VIP inhibit gastric Secretion.
Answer» E.
5.

I nhibition of the myenteric plexus leads to which of the following?

A. Increased Secretion of Secretin from the duodenum.
B. Decreased gut motility.
C. Hyperacidity in the stomach.
D. Diarrhea.
Answer» C. Hyperacidity in the stomach.
6.

the Secretion of gastrin cease(stop):

A. When the stomach is distended by meal.
B. When the PH of the gastric content is Decreased below 2.
C. If the fundic mucosa is anaesthesiz
Answer» C. If the fundic mucosa is anaesthesiz
7.

Stimulation of sub mucosal plexus result in an Increase in which of the following?

A. motility of the gut.
B. Secretion of the gut.
C. sphincter tone.
D. stomach PH.
Answer» C. sphincter tone.
8.

Amajor part of the gall bladder contractions are due to:

A. sympathetic contraction OF the viscus.
B. The overfilling of the gall bladder with bile.
C. The rate of cholesterol synthesis and excretion by the liver.
D. A hormone synthesized by duodenal mucosa .
Answer» E.
9.

Cholecystokinin:

A. Release is Stimulated by protein hydrolysates in the lumen of the small intestine.
B. Is released from gastric mucosal cells.
C. Release is Stimulated by distension of the colon.
D. A and C are correct.
Answer» B. Is released from gastric mucosal cells.
10.

The major factor that Stimulates the release of Secretin into the blood stream is:

A. An acid PH of the chyme entering the duodenum.
B. The para sympathetic StimulI.
C. Peptones in the gastric chyme that enter the duodenum.
D. A stomach full of digested contents.
Answer» B. The para sympathetic StimulI.
11.

It is known that gastrin:

A. It is a large protein molecule ,somewhat similar in size to pepsin.
B. Is not secreted by empty stomach when peristaltic movements may be quite forceful.
C. Reaches the secretory cells of the fundus of the stomach through the blood and not through the lumen.
D. Promotes the secretion of pepsin, but not that of HCL.
Answer» D. Promotes the secretion of pepsin, but not that of HCL.
12.

Secretin IS released by:

A. Acid in the duodenum.
B. Acid in the urine.
C. S cells in the duodenal mucosa.
D. Distension of the colon.
Answer» D. Distension of the colon.
13.

It is known that secretin:

A. It is a large protein hormone synthesized by the pancreas,together with pancreozymin.
B. Is a small polypeptide synthesized by the intestinal mucosa .
C. Neutralizes directly the acid chyme that passes through the pylorus.
D. Has an optimal activity at a PH equal to 8.4.
Answer» C. Neutralizes directly the acid chyme that passes through the pylorus.
14.

The secretion of the intrinsic factor occurs in :

A. Parietal cells of the stomach.
B. Chief cells of the stomach.
C. Upper duodenum.
D. Beta cells of pancreas.
Answer» B. Chief cells of the stomach.
15.

About pepsins:

A. There are 5 types of exopeptidase enzymes.
B. They are secreted by endocytosis as active enzymes.
C. They are incapable of autoactivation
D. Their optimum pH of action is 1.6- 3.2.
Answer» E.
16.

Which of the following statement is true?:

A. The intrinsic factors is secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric mucosa.
B. The gastric juice can t digest the gastric mucosa because the cell membranes contain a pepsin activator.
C. The stomach normally absorbs about 30% of the ingested food.
D. The secretion of the gastric juice is associated with increased H in the blood.
Answer» B. The gastric juice can t digest the gastric mucosa because the cell membranes contain a pepsin activator.
17.

The enterogastric reflex can be elicted by which of the following?:

A. Distension of the duodenum
B. Acid chime in the duodenum.
C. Hyperosmotic chime in the duodenum.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
18.

Which of the following statement is wrong?:

A. The gastric peristalsis includes propulsive,mixing and grinding movements
B. The cephalic phase of gastric secretion involves no release of gastrin.
C. Deficiency of the intrinsic factor causes pernicious anaemia.
D. Large doses of gastrin cause contraction of the pyloric sphincter.
Answer» C. Deficiency of the intrinsic factor causes pernicious anaemia.
19.

Concerning the gastrin hormone:

A. It is Secreted at the pyloric antrum and reaches the fundus tohrough the gastric lumen.
B. It Promotes the secretion of pepsin, but not HCL.
C. Its Secretion Stimulated by secretin and GIP.
D. It is structurally similar to CCK .
Answer» E.
20.

Which of the following statements is correct?:

A. The gastric juice contains pepsins,gelatinase,lipase and -amylase enzymes.
B. The only essential constituent of the gastric juice is the intrinsic factor.
C. The hunger contractions disappear after bilateral vagotomy or damage of the feeding center in the hypothalamus.
D. HCL is essential for both carbohydrate and fat digestion.
Answer» D. HCL is essential for both carbohydrate and fat digestion.
21.

About the GIP,all the following are true except:

A. It is secreted from the duodenal mucosa.
B. It has +ve feedback effect on gastric Secretion and motility.
C. Its release is Stimulated by presence of excess fat.
D. It inhibit both gastric Secretion and motility.
Answer» D. It inhibit both gastric Secretion and motility.
22.

The following are choleretics except:

A. Bile salts.
B. Secretin.
C. Acetylcholine.
D. Bile pigments
Answer» E.
23.

The GIT hormone are characterized by all the following except:

A. They are secreted by APUD system and are divided into 2 families on The basis of their structural similarity.
B. They are secreted in response to specific physiological Stimuli during digestion.
C. Their effects are abolished by cutting the nervous connections of GIT.
D. They affect areas in GIT that may be far away from the sites of their release.
Answer» D. They affect areas in GIT that may be far away from the sites of their release.
24.

Which of the followings has the highest pH:

A. gastric juice.
B. pancreatic juice.
C. hepatic bile.
D. succus entericus.
Answer» D. succus entericus.
25.

About the GRP,all the followings are true except:

A. It inhibit the intestinal motility.(through librating gastrin).
B. It increase the gastric secretion . .(through librating gastrin).
C. It increase the pancreatic secretion . .(through librating gastrin).
D. It is found in the hypothalamus.(in addition to GIT)
Answer» B. It increase the gastric secretion . .(through librating gastrin).
26.

Apatient with trigeminal lesion would have the greatest difficulty with which of the following?

A. Swallowing.
B. Chewing.
C. Receptive relaxation of the upper esophageal sphincter
D. Secondary prestalsis in the esophagus.
Answer» C. Receptive relaxation of the upper esophageal sphincter
27.

Mastication:

A. Is entirely a voluntary act.
B. Includes both voluntary and reflex components.
C. Is performed by muscles supplied by 7th (facial nerve).
D. It is normally initiated by conditioned reflexes.
Answer» C. Is performed by muscles supplied by 7th (facial nerve).
28.

all the followings are correct about gastrin except:

A. It is stimulated by distension of antrum.
B. It is stimulated by insulin induced hypoglycemia.
C. Its secretion is increased by secretin.
D. none
Answer» D. none
29.

Man is unable to digest dietary:

A. GLYCOGEN.
B. Dextrin.
C. Saccharose.
D. Cellulose.
Answer» E.
30.

The salivary amylase:

A. Is also called ptyalin and it is beta amylase.
B. Is the only amylase in GIT.
C. Digest mainly cooked starch.
D. Is activated by either HCL or ca++
Answer» D. Is activated by either HCL or ca++
31.

During the chewing of a bolus of food, but before Swallowing, salivary secretion ,gastric secretion and pancreatic secretion are stimulated by which the following?

A. Acetylecholine,gastrin,histamine.
B. Acetylecholine,CCK,nitric oxide.
C. Nitric oxide,VIP, histamine.
D. VIP, gastrin,Somatostatin.
Answer» B. Acetylecholine,CCK,nitric oxide.
32.

Thesalivary secretion:

A. Is rich in glucose.
B. Is Produced by a nervous mechanism Only.
C. digests starch to glucose.
D. Has the largest volume relative to other digestive juices.
Answer» C. digests starch to glucose.
33.

The presentation of a bolus of solid food to the mouth:

A. stimulates taste buds.
B. Is usually followed by Mastication.
C. Reflexively stimulates The salivary glands.
D. All are correct.
Answer» E.
34.

About salivary glands, which of the following statement is true?

A. T heir secretion is mainly under hormonal control.
B. The sym . system is the Only natural pathway for stimulatation of their secretion.
C. Both sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves stimulate t heir secretion.
D. Bradykinin decrease their blood flow rate.
Answer» D. Bradykinin decrease their blood flow rate.
35.

The saliva (true or false)?

A. Contains no organic substances.
B. Is markedly increase in amount after sympathetic stimulatation.
C. secretion is increased after injection of atropine.
D. secreted by submandibular glands is about 70%of the total secretion .
Answer» E.
36.

The following are true about defecation except:

A. It is initiated by distention of rectum with feces.
B. It is facilitated by micturition reflex.
C. It is under voluntary control in infant.
D. It is inhibited by pain.
Answer» D. It is inhibited by pain.
37.

Fecal continence requires:

A. Intact innervations of anorectal region
B. Sensation of rectum and anal mucosa.
C. Tone of the internal and external anal sphincter
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
38.

Choose a single incorrect answer about absorption from small intestine:

A. Gastric HCL help iron absorption
B. K+ions are absorped passively.
C. HCO3- ions are absorbed passively.
D. none
Answer» D. none
39.

The following statement about calcium absorption from small intestine are true except:

A. It occurs by active transport.
B. It requires vit. D and parathormone.
C. It occours by passive diffusion from upper small intestine.
D. It is decreased by excess phosphate and oxalate in food.
Answer» D. It is decreased by excess phosphate and oxalate in food.
40.

The absorptive surface area of small intestineis over:

A. 2.8m
B. 250m2
C. 7m
D. 50m2
Answer» C. 7m
41.

Intestinal motility help absorption from small intestine by all the following except:

A. Increase blood and O2 supply.
B. Increase lymph flow.
C. Increase osmotic pressure.
D. Increase contact of food with mucosa.
Answer» D. Increase contact of food with mucosa.
42.

Absorption of fat soluble vitamins require the following:

A. Bile.
B. Bile and chymotrypsine.
C. Bile and pancreatic amylase.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Bile and chymotrypsine.
43.

The following are true statement about fat absorption from small intestine except:

A. It is helped by bile salts.
B. Glycerol and short chain FAs are absorped passively.
C. Deficiency of fat absorption leads to poor absorption of VIT.B complex.
D. Chylomicrons are extruded into Lacteal laterals by exocytosis.
Answer» D. Chylomicrons are extruded into Lacteal laterals by exocytosis.
44.

The transport of glucose across intestinal mucosa is directly dependent Upon the following except:

A. Na concentration in intestinal lumen.
B. Plasma insulin.
C. Inhibitors of energy metabolism.
D. none
Answer» C. Inhibitors of energy metabolism.
45.

The major site of absorption of VIT B12 is:

A. Duodenum.
B. Jujenum.
C. Colon.
D. Ileum.
Answer» E.
46.

The following are true statement about iron absorption from small intestine except:

A. It is actively absorped from duodenum and jejunum.
B. Its absorption is decreased by tannin.
C. Its absorption is helped by vitamin C.
D. It is transported from the brush borderas Fe+3 or heme.
Answer» E.
47.

The following are true statement about absorption from small intestine except:

A. Hexose are absorped faster than pentose.
B. D amino acids are absorped better than L amino acids.
C. Glucose is absorped faster than fructose.
D. none
Answer» C. Glucose is absorped faster than fructose.
48.

The amount of water excreted in stool is about:

A. 100mld
B. 0.5Ld
C. 0.4Ld
D. none
Answer» B. 0.5Ld
49.

Whole proteins may be absorped from small intestine by :

A. Pinocytsis.
B. Na+dependant 2ry active transport.
C. Facilitated diffusion.
D. none
Answer» B. Na+dependant 2ry active transport.
50.

Absorption of Cl- ions from small intestine occur by the following ways except:

A. 2ry active transport.
B. 1 ry active transport.
C. Passive diffusionparacellularly.
D. none
Answer» C. Passive diffusionparacellularly.