Question

Go through the following statements regarding the disorders of the digestive system. Choose the correct statements and select appropriate options from the codes given below:

I. Indigestion is caused by the poor secretion of digestive enzymes, overeating, anxiety and a lot of junk food.

II. Constipation, an irregular movement of bowl is caused due to poor food habits, fibreless diet, emotional stress and certain drugs.

III. Indigestion can be caused by milk of magnesia.

IV. Ejection of stomach content is controlled by hypothalamus of prosencephalon.

• A. All statements are correct
• B. All statements are incorrect
• C. I and II statements are correct
• D. III and IV statements are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C I and II statements are correct

I. Indigestion is discomfort in upper abdomen. Common causes of indigestion include overeating or eating too quickly, fatty, greasy or spicy foods, too much caffeine, alcohol, smoking
anxiety, certain antibiotics, etc. Indigestion can be treated or relieved with lifestyle changes and medications.

II. Constipation or difficult defecation is characterised by decreased motility of intestine and an irregular movement of bowl. It is caused due to poor food habits, fibreless diet, emotional stress and certain drugs.

III. Constipation can be treated by mild laxatives like milk of magnesia, which induce defecation.

IV. Ejection of stomach content through oesophagus, pharynx and out of the mouth is controlled by vomit centre in medulla oblongata of hindbrain.