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The literal meaning of "gastrulation" is 

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  1. Formation of primary germ layers

  2. Formation of a gut

  3. Morphogenetic movement

  4. Commencement of organogenesis

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Gastrulation' word is derived from Greek word 'gaster' meaning stomach and according to McEwen (1923), gastrulation refers to the formation of the primordial gastric gut or cavity called the archenteron.

Which ones are absorbed in the alimentary canal without any breakdown?

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  1. Proteins

  2. Polysaccharides

  3. Fat soluble vitamins

  4. Albumen of egg

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Correct Option: C

Base of tongue is sensitive to taste

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  1. Salty

  2. Sweet

  3. Bitter

  4. Sour

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tastes like sweet, salt, sour, bitter are sensed by all the sides of the tongue but the back of the tongue is very sensitive to bitter tastes.

So the correct option is 'Bitter.'

Bile salts activate enzyme

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  1. Pepsinogen

  2. Trypsinogen

  3. Lipase

  4. Pancreatic amylase

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Correct Option: C

Which is component of Waldeyers ring

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  1. Pharynx

  2. Tonsils

  3. Ileum

  4. Oesophagus

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Correct Option: B

The cup-shaped cavity for the articulation of the head of the
femur is called

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  1. Glenoid cavity

  2. Acetabulum

  3. Obturator

  4. Sigmoid notch

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Acetabulum is made up of Parts of ilium, ischium and pubis. It provides articulation for head of femur.


The sweet taste buds on the tongue are located at

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  1. tip

  2. root

  3. middle

  4. between root and middle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The taste buds for sweet are on the tip of the tongue the salt taste buds are on either side of the front of the tongue. Sour taste buds are behind this and bitter taste buds are at the posterior end

So, the correct answer is 'tip'

How many structures are found in abdominal cavity of male among following structures. Epididymis, Rate testis, Ampulla of vas deferens, Fallopian tube, Prostate gland, Seminal vesicle, Round ligament, Ureter, Membranous urethra.

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  1. $2$

  2. $3$

  3. $4$

  4. $5$

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ampulla of vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate gland are the structures found in the abdominal cavity of male.

So, the correct option is '3'.

The tongue helps in mixing food with saliva.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digestion starts from the mouth. The salivary gland in the mouth secretes saliva, with the help of tongue saliva mixes with the food when is chewed. The tongue is a muscle with glands, sensory cells, and fatty tissue that helps to moisten food with saliva.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following gland is partly exocrine and partly exocrine?

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  1. Pituitary

  2. Thyroid

  3. Pancreas

  4. Hypothalamus

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Pancreas acts both as endocrine (ductless) and exocrine (with duct) gland. It works as exocrine gland as it excretes enzymes to break down the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in food and helps in digestion. It works as endocrine gland as it secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day. 
Hence option C is correct.