Question

22. Lactose intolerance causes bloating and flatulence due to the absence of lactose dehydrogenase. Lactose is then consumed by microorganisms. The flatulence is generated by which portion of the digestive system?

a. stomach

b. small intenstine

c. Pancreas

d. Liver

E. Large intestine

Answer All

36. The Adrenal Cortex secretes;

a. aldosterone

b. cortisol

c. DHEA(androgens)

d. all of the above

4. The peritoneum is:

a. a serous membrane surrounding and protecting abdominal organs

b. a connective tissue ligament attaching the liver to the stomach

c. the adventitia surrounding and protecting pancreas, duodenum and esophagus

d. an adipose layer storing nutrients for the abdominal organs

Answer 1

Ans 22. E Large intestine

• When the large amounts of lactose reaches the colon, it is metabolised by bacteria.
• This process enhances the production of gases
• A large amount of liquid tries to get reabsorbed into the large intestine.
• Some but not all the gas is absorbed by the intestine causing colon can flatulence.

Ans 36

a.aldosterone

B cortisol

• Cortisol controls the metabolism and regulates the response towards stress.
• Aldosterone is associated with regulation of blood pressure.

Ans 4

a. a serous membrane surrounding and protecting abdominal organs.

• Peritoneum is membrane found in abdominal cavity.
• It supports various organs located in aabdomibal cavity.