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Assignment

A – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. The small intestine has three parts. The first part is called
1. Duodenum
2. Oesophagus
3. Larynx
4. None of the above

2. ________ is a characteristic feature of epithelial cells of the intestine
1. Glottis

2. Pilus
3. Bolus
4. Microvilli
3. An infant feeding entirely on the mother’s milk passes stools that are coloured
yellow. What is the reason for this?
1. Casein
2. Bile pigments
3. Pancreatic pigments
4. None of the above
4. A dental condition that is characterized by hyper mineralization of teeth enamel
due to excessive intake of _____________. The teeth often appear mottled.
1. Sodium
2. Calcium
3. Fluoride
4. Mercury
5. Spicy food, coupled with anxiety, may lead to ________
1. Indigestion
2. Hypotension
3. Seizures
4. None of the above
6. One of the reasons why some people cough after eating a meal may be due to the
improper movement of ______
1. Larynx
2. Diaphragm
3. Neck
4. Epiglottis
7. ____________ is a protein deficiency disorder
1. Scurvy
2. Anaemia
3. Kwashiorkor
4. None of the above