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Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body, but
that have to be supplied in their diet are called ______________.
essential amino acids
The specialized cells called choanocytes are present in the body walls of
sponges which trap food ingested through the pores in their body walls.
True or False?
True
he organ which is involved in mechanical processing of food in annelids such as earth worm is _____________.
gizzard
Name the 4 fat-soluble vitamins.
vitamin K, D, E, A
he vitamin which is a component of the visual pigment in the photoreceptor cells in the eyes is
vitamin A or retinol
Based on how they obtain food nutrients, mammals belong to the
category of ___________.
The vitamin which is involved in the synthesis of blood clotting proteins in the liver is
vitamin k
Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of _______________.
vitamin c
he vitamin essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors is
vitamin k
Pick the two fat soluble vitamins from the options below. Choose
the best option.
A. Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12
B. Vitamin B1 and vitamin B2
C. Vitamin E and vitamin K
D. Vitamin B12 and ascorbic acid
E. Biotin and folic acid
F. Pantothenic acid and niacinamide
G. None of the above
H. All of the above
vitamin k and E
he mineral that is involved in thyroid hormone formation is
iodine
The trace mineral that is a component of the electron carrier
proteins in the mitochondria is __________________
A. Calcium(Ca)
B. Manganese(Mn)
C. Chloride (Cl)
D. Phosphorus (P)
E. Iron (Fe)
e. iron (Fe)
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iron
The enzyme responsible for digestion of complex starch in the oral cavity is
salivary amylase
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sailvary amylase
The muscle that is weakened and due to which leads to the
imperfect closure of the passageway to the movement of bolus
from the esophagus to the stomach, leading to acid reflux is
called ___________________.
gastroesophageal sphincter
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The muscle that is weakened and due to which leads to the
imperfect closure of the passageway to the movement of bolus
from the esophagus to the stomach, leading to acid reflux is
called ___________________.
gastroesophageal sphincter
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The cells that secrete pepsinogen in the stomach are __________ .
chief cells
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The cells that secrete pepsinogen in the stomach are __________ .
chief cells
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The cells that secrete H+ and Cl- ions in the stomach are ______________.
parietal cells
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The cells that secrete H+ and Cl- ions in the stomach are ______________.
parietal cells
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The hormone that is responsible for the stimulation of insulin release by the pancreas is
glucose-dependent insulinotroppic peptide (GIP)
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The hormone that is responsible for the stimulation of insulin release by the pancreas is
glucose-dependent insulinotroppic peptide (GIP)
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Match the following with the correct options from the two columns
1. pyloric sphincter
2. submucosa
3. intestinal villi
4. bilirubin
5. gastric pits
a. enteric nervous system
b. breakdown product of hemoglobin
c. mucosal layer of the stomach
d. brush border
e. junction between stomach and duodenum
f. junction between stomach and esophagus
g. contains epithelial and glandular cells
1. pyloric sphincter: e. junction between stomach and duodenum
2. submucosa: a. enteric nervous system
3. intestinal villi: d. brush border
4. bilirubin: breakdown of hemoglobin
5. gastric pits: c. mucosal layer of the stomach
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Match the following with the correct options from the two columns
1. pyloric sphincter
2. submucosa
3. intestinal villi
4. bilirubin
5. gastric pits
a. enteric nervous system
b. breakdown product of hemoglobin
c. mucosal layer of the stomach
d. brush border
e. junction between stomach and duodenum
f. junction between stomach and esophagus
g. contains epithelial and glandular cells
1. pyloric sphincter: e. junction between stomach and duodenum
2. submucosa: a. enteric nervous system
3. intestinal villi: d. brush border
4. bilirubin: breakdown of hemoglobin
5. gastric pits: c. mucosal layer of the stomach
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Epithelial surfaces are protected by antimicrobial peptides called ______.
defenses
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Epithelial surfaces are protected by antimicrobial peptides called ______.
defenses
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The saliva and tear contains the enzyme ___________________ that act to
protect by breaking the _____________________.
lysozyme ; bacterial cell wall
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The saliva and tear contains the enzyme ___________________ that act to
protect by breaking the _____________________.
lysozyme ; bacterial cell wall
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The process by which a cell engulfs bacteria and other cellular debris is
called ___________.
phagocytosis
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The process by which a cell engulfs bacteria and other cellular debris is
called ___________.
phagocytosis
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The complement system proteins are activated by surface molecules on
pathogens, and they assemble to form __________.
membrane attack complex
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The complement system proteins are activated by surface molecules on
pathogens, and they assemble to form __________.
membrane attack complex
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Programmed cell death is popularly known as __________ involves
_____________ (two words.)
apoptosis ; DNA degradation
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Programmed cell death is popularly known as __________ involves
_____________ (two words.)
apoptosis ; DNA degradation
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Natural killer cells destroy target cells by releasing _________________.
perforins
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Natural killer cells destroy target cells by releasing _________________.
perforins
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The first antibody isotype found during the primary immune response is
IgG. True or False?
false
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The first antibody isotype found during the primary immune response is
IgG. True or False?
false
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