Which process matches the definition: The process of taking food, drink or other substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it?

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Which process matches the definition: The process of taking food, drink or other substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ingestion is the act of taking food into the body via the mouth.

Question 2 of 5

Fungiform papillae are most numerous in:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fungiform papillae are scattered across the oral part of the tongue but are most concentrated at the edges and tip, where taste perception is heightened.

Question 3 of 5

Taste buds are found on the following papilla EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Filiform papillae lack taste buds and are primarily involved in touch sensation, unlike the other papillae types.

Question 4 of 5

Surface epithelium of gastric mucosa:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The gastric surface epithelium secretes neutral to alkaline mucus with bicarbonate to protect the mucosa from acid and pepsin.

Question 5 of 5

Carcinoid tumor, Is tumor of:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Carcinoid tumors arise from enteroendocrine (APUD) cells, which secrete hormones like serotonin.

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