Digestion in Large Intestine

Q. Which one of the followings is not part of the large intestine?

1. colon
2. caecum
3. duodenum
4. rectum

Q. Which of the following is incorrect about the large intestine?

1. No significant digestive activity
2. Major absorption of glucose and amino acid
3. Absorption of certain minerals
4. Absorption of some water

Q. The major function of the large intestine is ________.

1. Absorb Water

2. All the above

3. Synthesize Vitamins

4. Absorb Electrolytes

Q.

Assertion(A): Tape worm, Round worm and Pin worm are endoparasites of human intestine

Reason(R): Improperly cooked food is source of all intestinal infections

1. Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ true but ‘R’ is not correct explanation to ‘A’

2. A’ is correct and ‘R’ is correct explanation to A

3. A’ is correct but ‘R’ is wrong

4. A’ and ‘R’ are wrong

Q. The significance of temperature to living organisms is appreciable because it affects

1. Kinetics of the enzymes
2. Basal metabolism and activity
3. Physiological functions of the organism
4. All of the above

Q.

Large intestine absorbs __________ and some __________ from the undigested food.

Q. Which of the following is/are the function(s) of large intestine?

1. Digestion of most biomolecules
2. Absorption of some water and minerals
3. Secretion of mucus
4. Both b and c

Q. Human digestive juices lack:

1. Amylase
2. Cellulase
3. Sucrose
4. Lactase

Q. If your diet does not contain enough roughage, then you are likely to suffer from:

1. Indigestion
2. Constipation
3. Diarrhoea
4. Typhoid

Q. The major function of the large intestine is ________.

1. Absorb Water
2. Absorb Electrolytes
3. Synthesize Vitamins
4. All the above

Q. Which of the following nutrients are absorbed by the large intestine?

1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d

Q. Which of the following is/are the function(s) of large intestine?

1. Digestion of most biomolecules
2. Absorption of some water and minerals
3. Secretion of mucus
4. Both b and c

Q. The major function of the large intestine is ________.

1. Absorb Water
2. Absorb Electrolytes
3. Synthesize Vitamins
4. All the above

Q. The back flow of faecal matter from the large intestine into the small intestine is prevented by the presence of

1. gastro-oesophageal sphincter.
2. ileo-caecal valve
3. epiglottis
4. sphincter of Oddi

Q. Name the following:
The three subdivisions of the large intestine

Q. Where do certain symbiotic microorganisms normally occur in the alimentary canal of the human body?

1. Ileum
2. Duodenum
3. Caecum
4. Tongue

Q. Human digestive juices lack:

1. Lactase
2. Amylase
3. Cellulase
4. Sucrose

Q. In which part of the large intestine is water largely absorbed?

1. Caecum
2. Colon
3. Anal canal
4. Rectum