Physiology and Anatomy of Digestive System (MP DMAT)

Comprehensive quiz covering the physiology and anatomy of the digestive system, including GI tract structure, motility, enzyme production, bile function, and related pathologies.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which layer of GI tract is responsible for segmental contractions and peristaltic movements?

  1. Sub-mucosa
  2. Mucosa
  3. Muscularis
  4. Serosa
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which type of muscles constitute the upper part of oesophagus?

  1. Straited and smooth muscles
  2. Only straited muscles
  3. Only smooth muscles
  4. Circular muscles
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following enzymes is/are produced in the pancreas?

  1. Nuclease, Lipase and Nucleosidase
  2. Pepsin
  3. Maltase and Peptidase
  4. Amylase
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which region of the body does the large intestine take a downward bend?

  1. Right hypochondric region
  2. Left hypochondric region
  3. Right iliac region
  4. Umbilical region
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which form are protein digesting enzymes released by chief cells of the stomach?

  1. Pepsin
  2. Pepsinogen
  3. Intrinsic factor
  4. Zymogen
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of stomach facilitates the emptying of contents into the small intestine?

  1. Cardiac section
  2. Pylorus section
  3. Fundus section
  4. Body section
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where are Aschoff's recesses located?

  1. Pancreas
  2. Liver
  3. Gall bladder
  4. Jejunum
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the blockage in the supply of bile into the digestive tract lead to?

  1. Biliary colic
  2. Cholecystitis
  3. Cholestasis
  4. Cystic fibrosis
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following diseases is caused due to gluten intolerance?

  1. Diventriculitis
  2. Gastritis
  3. Celiac disease
  4. Irritable bowel syndrome
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

"A bitter, alkaline, brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow fluid that aids in emulsification, digestion and absorption of fats"

Where is the fluid mentioned in the above passage stored?

  1. Liver
  2. Gall bladder
  3. Pancreas
  4. Stomach
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which type of contraction is seen in sphincter?

  1. Segmental contraction
  2. Peristalisis
  3. Tonic contraction
  4. No contraction
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which structure(s) act(s) as a pacemaker of gastrointestinal tract?

  1. Intermuscular interstitial cells of cajal
  2. Myenteric interstitial cells of cajal
  3. Enteric motor neurons
  4. Rostral interstitial nucleus
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are formed by the inner layer of muscularis externa (smooth muscle)?

  1. Oesophagus
  2. Pyloric sphincters
  3. Stomach
  4. Large intestine
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are secreted in maximum amount by the digestive tract?

  1. Digestive enzymes
  2. Bile
  3. Ions
  4. Mucus
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which kind of volvulus (intestinal malrotation) is common in infants?

  1. Transverse colon volvulus
  2. Segmental volvulus
  3. Midgut volvulus
  4. Sigmoid volvulus