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MCQ questions on alimentary physiology

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Alimentary Physiology

Question 1 of 7

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Which of the below are functions of the mammalian GI tract?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ingestion

  • Detoxification

  • Absorption

  • Oxygen transport

  • Secretion

  • Mixing

  • Excretion

  • Gas exchange

  • Digestion

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Question 2 of 7

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What is the contractile muscle of the GI tract?

Select one of the following:

  • Cardiac muscle

  • Smooth muscle

  • Skeletal muscle

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

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True or false, is a sphincter a muscular valve that is controlled by the enteric nervous system?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

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Which of the below is the muscular sphincter that isn't controlled by the enteric nervous system and what nervous system is it controlled by?

Select one of the following:

  • Anal sphincter, controlled by the somatic nervous system

  • Anal sphincter, controlled by the autonomic nervous system

  • Pyloric sphincter, controlled by the somatic nervous system

  • Pyloric sphincter, controlled by the autonomic nervous system

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Question 5 of 7

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

The ileocecal sphincter ensures that the is ( uni, bi, multi )directional movement from the ( small, large ) to ( large, small ) intestine. The distending ileum ( relaxes, contracts ) for movement into the colon and the distending colon ( relaxes, contracts ) to prevent the movement of contents from the colon to the ileum.

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Question 6 of 7

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What nerve is ACh production stimulated by?

Select one of the following:

  • Vagus nerve

  • Pelvic nerve

  • Trigeminal nerve

  • Caudal mesenteric plexus

  • Sciatic nerve

Explanation

Question 7 of 7

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Which 3 receptors are necessary for parietal cell secretion?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Acetylcholine

  • Noradrenaline

  • Gastrin

  • Bicarbonate

  • Histamine

  • Alanine

Explanation

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