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Bilious is

  1. Greenish vomit

  2. Yellowish vomit

  3. Brownish vomit

  4. Blackish vomit

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Bilious is greenish vomit. The green colour is due to the presence of bile which is formed in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Further, it is secreted in the duodenum. When this bile get mixed with the food and comes out with vomiting, it gives greenish appearance. It may be due to bowel obstruction or other health problems. So, the correct option is A.
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Drug that can cause constipation is 

  1. Antiemetic

  2. Antiseptic

  3. Antidepressant

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Constipation is a condition of the digestive system in which an individual has hard feces to expel out of the body. Medication also cause constipation. Medication that cause constipation include opioids, certain antacids, antidepressants and anticholinergics.
So the correct answer is 'Antidepressant'.
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Which of the following can be useful to avoid digestive problems?

  1. Balanced diet

  2. Drinking plenty of water

  3. Thoroughly masticating food

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Digestion is the process in which the food gets digested and broken down into smaller components which are absorbed by the cells of the body. If the process of digestion is not carried out properly, it might lead to bowel problems like constipation. There should be a balanced diet which includes fibers. Plenty of water should be taken which will prevent the problems like constipation and acidity. The food should be properly masticated before swallowing because the basic digestion starts in the mouth.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

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A person is not suffering from indigestion. This can be analyzed as 

  1. Balanced diet is not taken.

  2. Taking diet in hurry.

  3. Thoroughly chewing the food.

  4. Doing exercise after meal.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Indigestion is the problem when the food is not digested properly. This may occur due to the acid in the stomach, exercise after meals, diet is taken in hurry, the food contains excess fat or the food is not chewed properly. When the person has taken a balanced diet which contains fibres, proteins, sugars, vitamins, then there are fewer chances that the person will suffer from the problems of indigestion. When the food is chewed properly, the food gets properly digested. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

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Identify the symptoms of indigestion.

  1. Fever

  2. Bloating

  3. Growling stomach

  4. Both B and C

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Digestion is the process in which the food gets digested and broken down into smaller components which are absorbed by the cells of the body. If the process if digestion is not carried out properly might lead to bowel problems like constipation. There is production of acid and gas in the stomach, which results in problems like bloating. There is movement of the gas in the stomach which is described as growling stomach. This may also be associated with pain in the stomach.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

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When the peristaltic movements of the stomach and oesophagus reverse their normal direction, it causes

  1. Constipation

  2. Indigestion

  3. Vomiting

  4. Acidity

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Peristalsis pushes food through the lower oesophagus into the stomach. When the peristaltic movements of the stomach and oesophagus reverse their normal direction, it is called reverse peristalsis. In this situation, the contraction of abdominal muscles and diaphragm pushes food back through the oesophagus and out through mouth which results to vomiting. So, the correct option is C.

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Jaundice is a disease of

  1. Kidney

  2. Liver/Digestive system

  3. Pancreas

  4. Duodenum

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jaundice is a condition characterized by the yellowing of the skin and eyes, which occurs due to the buildup of bilirubin in the blood. This is primarily caused by dysfunction or disease of the liver, which is responsible for processing bilirubin.

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Heterocrine gland connected with digestive system is

  1. Liver

  2. Pituitary

  3. Pancreas

  4. Testis

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A heterocrine gland (also known as a mixed gland) performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum (exocrine) and hormones like insulin and glucagon into the blood (endocrine).

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The jaundice is a physiological liver disease. It is most commonly caused by a

  1. Bacterium

  2. Virus

  3. Both A and B

  4. Helminth

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jaundice is a disease which causes yellowing of skin and eyes which occurs due to the presence of the excess of pigment bilirubin. Pigment bilirubin is formed in the body as a result of the breakdown of worn out RBCs in the liver and is regularly excreted through kidneys. Jaundice occurs if the liver is not able to metabolize bilirubin and is caused by the virus. It can also lead to inflamed liver or obstructed bile duct. Too much bilirubin can leak into the tissues and causes yellowing of skin and eyes.

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

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A person took spoiled food. This would happen in him.

  1. Vomiting sensation

  2. Belching

  3. Burning in chest and throat

  4. All above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • When spoiled food is consumed, this may lead to indigestion. There are many problems which are associated with indigestion problems. 
  • There is vomiting sensation due to the acid-filled in the stomach. 
  • There are problems like belching in which the gas and the acid in the stomach are thrown towards the mouth. 
  • There is burning sensation in the heart, chest, and throat due to the excessive acid in the stomach.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option D.