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Anatomy And Physiology Digestive System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Aldosterone does what?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule and collecting duct, indirectly aiding water retention.
Question 2 of 5
Match: Villi
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Villi are finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for efficient nutrient absorption.
Question 3 of 5
Match: Monosaccharide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monosaccharides, such as glucose, are the simplest units of carbohydrates and serve as immediate energy sources.
Question 4 of 5
Bile Juice is formed in the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The liver is the largest gland in the body and mainly secretes 'Bile Juice' which is stored in the gall bladder. Bile juice is released into the small intestine to aid in fat digestion.
Question 5 of 5
The small intestine of a person contains a lower concentration of glucose than is present in the blood. The cells of the villi absorb glucose. By which process is the glucose absorbed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucose absorption in the small intestine occurs through active transport, particularly when the concentration of glucose is higher in the blood than in the intestine. This requires energy to move glucose against its concentration gradient.