M C Qs in Human Physiology - Nutrition and Digestion

Multiple   Choice   Questions in Zoology
            Nutrition and Digestion

Nutrition

1, Common intermediary products in carbohydrate metabolic processes is -

a] Lipids          b] Pentoses      c] proteins       d] Trioses

2, Pentose sugars are -

a] Amylase, Lipase        b] Glucose, fructose        c] Lactose, Triose             d] Ribose, Deoxyribose

3, An example of Hexose sugars is -

a] Deoxyribose            b] Ribose         c] Fructose      d] Glycogen

4, A gram of Carbohydrate yields energy equivalent to -

a] 41 calories   b] 4.1 calories  c]         2 calories         d] 100 K.calories

5, Maltose   forms due to the composition of -

a] Glucose + Fructose b] Glucose + Glucose

c] Glucose + Galactose           d] Ribose + Glucose

6, Sucrose forms due to the composition of -

a] Glucose + Fructose b] Glucose + Galactose

c] Glucose + Glucose  d] Ribose   + fructose

7, Lactose   forms due to the composition of -

a] Glucose + water      b] Glucose + Glucose

c] Glucose + Fructose d] Glucose + Galactose

8, A Polysachharide is found in liver and Muscles:

a] Glucose       b] Glycogen    c] ATP d] Vitamin

9, In food grains, starch is available as ____, _____ molecules -

a] cellulose, ribose       b] Pectin, Amylo pectin

c] peptide, polypeptide           d] lipid, protein

10, The building blocks of Proteins are _____ .

a] Pentoses      b] Amino acids            c] Peptides      d] Enzymes

11, An example for Functional proteins is      ___.

a] Lipids          b] ATP            c] Enzymes      d] Glycogens

12, Daily requirement of protein of our body (recommended by ICMR and WHO)

a] 2 gm/Kg body weight         b] 2 gm/Kg body weight

c] 1 gm/Kg body weight         d] 4 gm/Kg body weight

13, An example for protein malnutrition -- .

a] Mid-get       b] Encephalitis            c] Marasmus    d] Scurvy

14, Kwashiorkar is the disease of malnutrition mainly due to reduction of -

a] Lipids          b] Cabohydrates          c] Proteins       d] Water

15,   _____ is distinguishing factor between kwashiorkar and Marsmus

a] albinism       b] Oedema      c] Weakness    d] None

16, A gram of Lipid yields energy equivalent to ____ .

a] 9.3 calories  b] 4.1 calories  c] 2 calories     d] 100 K.calories

17, Visual perception is important role of the vitamin ___.

a] E      b] A     c] C     d] D

18, Blood coagulation is aided by the vitamin ____.:

a] E      b] E     c]   K   d] A

19, Sunshine vitamin is____.

a] Calciferol    b] Niacin         c] Vitamin E    d] Vitamin B

20, Nourishment to nerve cells is provided by the Vitamin ____.

a] C     b] B2   c] A     d] B1.

21, Daily Requirement of Protein is ____   / Kg of body weight.

a]         1 gm.   b] 1kg  c] 10 gm          d] 5 gm

Digestion

1. Intake of fewer amounts of protein leads to the deficiency disease called ___.

a) Beri Beri      b) Rickets        c) Anaemia      d)Kwashiorkar

2. Each gram of lipid is capable of yielding ___.

a) 9.3 Calories b)8.2 Calories  c)7.1 Calories  d)6 Calories

3. Deficiency of Vitamin D Causes ___.

a) Nytalopia    b)Xerophtalmia           c)Osteomalegia           d)Pellagra

4. The Calorie requirement for IRM at heavy work during occupational activities is __

a) 110 calories b)750 calories  c)2200 calories            d)960 calories

5. The Normal BMI (Body Mass Index) range for adult is ___.

a) 10 -15          b)12-24            c)15-20            d)19-25

6. The Normal blood glucose level during fasting is ___.

a) 70-110 mg/dl           b)80-200 mg/dl           c)100-150 mg/dl          d)250-250mg/dl

7. During emulsification, the bile salts convert bigger fat particles into smaller globules called

a) Granules      b) Oil   c)   Chilomicrons         d) Milli microns

8. During root canal treatment, the cavity of the tooth is filled with a sealing paste made of ___.

a) Chitin          b) Calcium Carbonate

c) Iodised salt d)Gutta-percha resin

9. The type of hernia occurs in the part of the groin is called __.

a) Inguinal hernia        b) Umbilical hernia

c)Scrotic Hernia          d)Fermoral hernia

10. The gall stones are formed of ___.

a) Calcium       b) Growing infected tissues

c)Cholestrol     d)Sodium Crystals

11. A fracture can be caused by ___.

a) Shock          b) Loss of Blood supply         c) Impact of force       d) Mal nutrition

12. The granulation of tisssues around the site of fracture is called ___.

a) Nodule        b)Papilla          c)Rudiment     d)Callus

13. An inflammation of synovial membrane is called as ___ arthiritis   .

a) Infective      b) Osteo          c) Rhematic     d) Mechanical

14. Mineral is required for blood clotting ___.

a) Sodium        b)Calcium        c)Potassium     d)Magnesium

15. In the oesophagus one peristaltic wave takes about ___

a) 9 seconds    b)8 seconds     c)7 seconds     d)6 seconds

16. The Normal length of the small intestine is ____.

a) 6-8 metres   b)5-7 metres    c)7-9metres     d)8-10 metres

17. Which enzyme hydrolyses peptide bonds associated with specific amino acids like

phenylalanine, tyrosine or tryptophan ?

a) Carboxy peptidase  b)Chytrotrypsin           c)Trypsin         d)Pepsin

18. It deals with all bone deformities occurring in children as well as adults ___.

a) Physiotherapy         b) Orthopedies

c) Occupational Therapy         d)None

19. It is a progressive process affecting the articular cartilage of aging joints ______.

a) Infective arthritis    b) Rheumatic arthritis

c)Osteo arthritis          d)Metabolic arthritis

20. Cod and shark liver oil are very good sources of ___.

a) Vitamin B   b) Vitamin C   c) Vitamin D   d) Vitamin E

21. It is associated with calcium absorption and deposition.

a) Vitamin A   b) Vitamin B   c) Vitamin C   d)Vitamin D

22. Enzyme which converts the soluble caseinogens into insoluble calcium casin __.

a) Pepsin          b) Trypsin        c) Carboxypeptidase   d) Renin

23. The daily secretion of saliva ranges from ___.

a) 1500-2000ml           b) 500-1000 ml

c) 1000-1500ml           d) 2000-2500ml

24. Swallowing process is under the control of ____.

a) Cerebrum    b) Cerebellum  c) Medulla Oblongata      d) Pons

25. The caloric requirement for IRW at heavy work during occupational activities ___.

a) 610 calories b)900 Calories             c)820 calories d)1800 Calories

26. Daily, the water loss through urine is ___.

a)1200 ml        b)1400 ml        c)1000 ml d) 600 ml

27. Daily the water loss through sweat is ___.

a) 1000 ml       b)600 ml          c)400 ml d)100 ml

28. Lack of vitamin, fissures appear at edges of the mouth ___.
            a) Vitamin B1             b) Vitamin B2             c) Vitamin B6 d) Vitamin B12

29. In the absence of   Which vitamin the collagen and connective tissue proteins are not
            synthesized properly ?

a) Vitamin A   b) Vitamin C   c) Vitamin D   d) Vitamin K

30. Lack of vitamins leads to haemorrhagic manifestations ___.

a) Vitamin A   b) Vitamin C   c) Vitamin K   d) Vitamin D

31. Vitamin which serves as a co-enzyme and co-factor in oxidative metabolism ___

a) Vitamin A   b) Biotin          c) Niacin          d) Vitamin B12

32. Normal metabolism of amino acids and fat are due to _____.

a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin B12           d) Vitamin B6

33. Nourishment to nerve cells is provided by ____.

a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin B12           d) Vitamin B6

34. Its deficiency in the body leads to Scurvy ___.

a) Vitamin B6 b) Vitamin C   c) Vitamin E    d) Vitamin D

35. What is the Body Mass Index of   70 kg person with a height of 180 cm ___.

a) 21.6 b) 20.6 c) 22.6 d) 23.6

36. The adult human skeleton consists of _____.

a) 206 bones    b) 212 bones    c) 202 bones    d) 208 bones

37. The Reparative phase (for fracture) takes place about ___.

a) 6-8 weeks    b) 8-10 weeks  c) 8-12 weeks  d) 6-8 weeks

38. It occurs when a remarkable imbalance occurs on the muscle power ____.

a) Congenital Dislocations b) Traumatic Dislocations

c) Pathological Dislocations d) Paralytic Dislocations

39. The pH of the pancreatic juice is ____.

a) 7-8   b) 8-9   c) 6-7 d) 5-6

40. What is the approximate body surface of IRM?

a)1.68 sq mt    b)1.62 sq mt    c)1.86 sq mt    d)1.26 sq mt