Insulin is secreted by pancreatic cells

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Insulin is secreted by pancreatic cells-

A. α-cells B. β-cells C. Delta cells D. Gama cells

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Insulin is secreted by β-cells in the Islets of Langerhans.

Excess amino acids are deaminated & converted into urea in -

A. Kidneys B. Liver C. Spleen D. Pancreas

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The liver deaminates excess amino acids and converts them into urea.

C-shaped widest part of intestine

A. Pancreas B. Liver C. Duodenum D. Thyroid

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The duodenum is the C-shaped, widest part of the small intestine.

Emulsification of fats by bile takes place in-

A. Duodenum B. Liver C. Stomach D. Intestine

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bile emulsifies fats in the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.

Function of HCl in stomach is to-

A. Kill micro-organism of food B. Facilitate absorption of food C. Dissolve hormones secreted by gastric glands D. Active trypsinogen to trypsin

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: HCl kills microorganisms in food, aiding in sterilization.

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