Digestion And Absorption Flashcards

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1
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What is digestion

A

Conversion of complex food substances into simple absorbable forms

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2
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By which two methods digestive system of our body carry Out digestion

A

Mechanical and biochemical methods

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3
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Human digestive system consists of

A

Alimentary canal and associated gland

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4
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What are the organs in alimentary canal

A

Stomach small intestine mouth small intestine and large intestine and etc

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5
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Which are the glands of digestive system

A

Pancreas, liver and salivary glands

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6
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What is thecodont

A

Tooth embedded in sockets

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7
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Define diphyodont

A

Formation of two sets of teeth during lifetime

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8
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Define heterodont

A

Different types of teeth in an organism

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9
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Name the types of teeth in humans

A

Incisors, canine, molars. And premolars

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10
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Surface of teeth is made up of

A

Enamel

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11
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Tongue is attached to floor of the oral cavity by

A

Frenulum

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12
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Upper surface of tongue has some small projections called

A

Papillae

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13
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The primary dentition in human dif f ers from permanent dentition in not having which type of teeth

A

Pre molars

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14
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Dental formula of primary dentition in humans

A

2103/2103

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15
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Which portion of stomach opens of oesophagus

A

Cardiac

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16
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Which portion of stomach opens into duodenum

A

Pylori

17
Q

Shape of duodenum is similar to which alphabet

A

C shaped

18
Q

Which portion of small intestine is highly coiled

A

Ileum

19
Q

Which part of the large intestine is a blind sac that hosts symbiotic micro organsims

A

Caecum