Absence of vitamin c gives rise to? a. pernicious anemia b. rickets C. cataract d. beri beri which of the following is not soluble vitamin? a.ascorbic acid b.thiamine C.pyridioxine d.pantothenic acid

Q: How many essential amino acids are required by the adult? a. 10 b. 22 c. 9 d. 16

A: Amino acids are the structural unit and building blocks of the protein. Human body can synthesize…

Q: 3) A deficiency in folic acid leads to A) neural tube defects in a developing fetus. B)…

A: KEY WORDS :- Neural tube defect - It is the birth defect which is caused by folic aid deficiency in…

Q: A deficiency in vitamin D leads to A) night blindness. B) impaired blood clotting. C)…

A: The organic compounds which are needed in small quantities for the normal development and growth of…

Q: Inadequate production of saliva is associated with dental caries. Why do you think saliva and dental…

A: The bacteria that produce tooth-decay secrete acids that cause destruction of the tooth surface.…

Q: Chemical and mechanical digestion begins in thea. stomach.  c. esophagus.b. pharynx. d. mouth

A: Answer is d. ) in mouth.

Q: Which part of the body secretes CCK? A. The duodenum B. The fat cells C. The stomach D. The liver

A: Cholecystokinin is a hormone that is secreted in the gastrointestinal tract to stimulate fat and…

Q: Yellow color of urine is due to presence of: A) Bile juice B) Urochrome C) Lymph D) Cholesterol

A: Answer is B.) Urochrome.

Q: What Is The Weight Of Human Liver? A) 1Kg B) 1.3KG C) 1.5KG D) 2Kg

A: The liver is reddish-brown in color and feels rubbery to the touch. commonly you cannot feel the…

Q: What are the importance of protein to A.children B.pregnant woman C.ill person

A: Protein is a significant part of healthy diet. Proteins are comprised of chemical units called amino…

Q: Which of these is a non digestive enzyme A) enterokinase  B) nucleotidase  C) elastase D)…

A: Digestion is a complex process, which involves the breakdown of food into smaller components until…

Q: Rickets is the result of what mineral deficiency? a.Zinc b.Calcium c.Iodine d.Iron

A: Rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency can be caused by a lack of vitamin D in the diet, a lack of…

Q: The tube that connects the mouth to the stomach is the _____.   a)  trachea   b)  pancreas…

A: Digestion is the process by which the complex food materials are broken down into simple particles…

Q: Answer Briefly. 2.1 differentiate the forms of Vitamin E.

A: Vitamin E is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins, the others are vitamins A, K, and D.

Q: 17. Ligature strangulation is distingulshed from hanging by: A. Mostly sulcidal B. Saliva often…

A: Ligature strangulation occurs when an external object is placed around the neck and produces…

Q: Healing of wounds is hastened by vitamin ? C A E D

A: Wound healing can be defined as the replacement of destroyed or damaged tissues by newly produced…

Q: v Vitamin E A. diminished intestinal absorption of lipids v Vitamin K B. night blindness v Vitamin A…

A: Vitamin are organic chemical compounds that are not synthesised by our body. They are required in…

Q: which os these statement about the pharynx is true ? a. it extends from the nasal and oral cavities…

A: The upper alimentary canal includes -the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus. The mouth is also known as…

Q: Which vitamin is provided by sunlight to the body?   A. Vitamin AB. Vitamin BC. Vitamin CD. Vitamin…

A: Vitamin D is produced in our body from cholesterol with the help of sunlight.

Q: anosis is caused in case of... A. Lack of water B. Lack of blood C. Lack of glucose D. Lack of…

A: Cyanosis may be a pathologic condition that's characterized by a blueish discoloration of the skin…

Q: The major role of vitamin E in the body seems to be to: a. aid in protein metabolism. b. aid in…

A: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble macromolecule which performs vital functions in the body. Vegetable oils,…

Q: 3. Solid waste is stored in the a. rectum b. liver C. small intestine 4. Solid materials that are…

A: The renal system is responsible for the elimination process. The fecal matter flowing out is…

Q: Research suggests that a dry mouth (inadequate production of saliva) is correlated with an increase…

A: The salivary glands are involved in the production of an extracellular fluid known as saliva. The…

Q: 22) A deficiency in vitamin D leads to A) night blindness. B) impaired blood clotting. C)…

A: We know that The organic compounds which are needed in small quantities for the normal development…

Q: why are low carb diets not advisable for runners

A: Introduction Carbohydrates:- Also known as carbs, are sugar molecules and are found in a wide array…

Q: A. C. Hydrochloric B. Pepsinogen D. Acid mucu Enteroglucagon acid 5. Mucous neck cells 6. Oxyntic…

A: The gastrointestinal system, stomach, and pancreas include enteroendocrine cells, which are…

Q: Which of these causes ulcers? A. Bacterial infection in the stomach B. Aspirin and other…

A: An ulcer is an open and painful wound that heals very slowly and returns quite often. Ulcers can be…

Q: The pain of heartburn is an example of a

A: Heartburn is a kind of feeling of pain when the stomach is full. This can be accompanied by the…

Q: Eggless exposed to mercury seem to be thinner

A: A hypothesis is a concept that is stated for the purpose of debate and then examined to see if it is…

Q: In tests of Antabuse effectiveness, why are placebos so effective?A. Antabuse has no physiological…

A: Antabuse is also known as disulfiram. It is used in the treatment of alcoholism and cocaine…

Q: Which of these foods would enhance the absorption of iron? 1) Whole-grain pasta 2) Skim milk 3)…

A: ans :- option (4) is right--- oranges.

Q: Which of the following statements is untrue? a. Roughage takes a long time to digest. b. Birds eat…

A: Introduction:-  Roughage is basically edible fibre. It has the capacity to resist the enzymes of…

Q: Surgical removal of the pancreas would

A: Answer: Pancrease is the endocrine gland present in humans which secretes insulin to neutralize the…

Q: Foods high in purines can trigger a gout attack. Provide several examples of these foods and explain…

A: Gout, a form of arthritis characterized by inflammation, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the…

Q: Good dietary sources of vitamin K are? A. Green, leafy vegetables B. Dried fruit  C. Fortified…

A: Vitamin k is a anti-haemorrhagic vitamin. It helps in the formation of prothrombin in liver for…

Q: vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the? A. Liver B. Stomach C. Large intestine…

A: Digestion is a process where large food particles break down into smaller particles due to enzymatic…

Q: Which of these can cause heartburn? A. Being overweight B. Lying down soon after eating a large meal…

A: A disease is a state of unhealthiness of the physical body, mind and social interaction. A disease…

Q: _________ is the practice of eating feces to absorb nutrients from partially digested food.

A: Food interacts with digestive juices as it moves through the GI tract, allowing large food molecules…

Q: After intense excerise, an athelte needs to have a high-carbohyrdrates meal within 24 hours? A.…

A: The daily diet and nutrition of an athelete is different as they workout more than normal person.