Large Intestine, Liver, Pancreas

41 MCQs. This part covers the caecum, appendix, colon and rectum, and the control of egestion in infants and adults. It also covers the liver and gallbladder, the pancreas, hormonal control by secretin and CCK, and the storage and metabolic role of the liver, along with the related exercise MCQ.

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41 questions · 35 min · 41 marks

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  1. Question 1

    The last part of the alimentary canal is the:

    • ALarge intestine
    • BSmall intestine
    • CStomach
    • DOesophagus
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    Answer: A

    The large intestine is the last part of the alimentary canal.

  2. Question 2

    The large intestine occupies about the last ____ of the intestinal tract.

    • AOne metre
    • BSix metres
    • C25 cm
    • DTen metres
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    Answer: A

    It is much shorter than the small intestine occupying about the last metre.

  3. Question 3

    The large intestine is involved in the absorption of water salts and vitamin:

    • AK
    • BA
    • CC
    • DD
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    Answer: A

    It absorbs water salts and vitamin K from the lumen into the blood.

  4. Question 4

    The inner surface of the large intestine does not have:

    • AVilli
    • BMucosa
    • CMuscles
    • DBlood vessels
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    Answer: A

    The large intestine is not convoluted and its inner surface does not have villi.

  5. Question 5

    How many parts does the large intestine consist of?

    • AThree
    • BTwo
    • CFour
    • DFive
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    Answer: A

    It consists of caecum colon and rectum.

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