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Schneiderian membrane is found in

  1. loop of Henle

  2. trachea

  3. Bowman's capsule

  4. nasal mucosa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
In anatomy, the Schneiderian membrane is  the membranous lining of the maxillary sinus cavity. The part is exposed after surgical removal of membranous layer of mucosal cavity.

So, the correct option is D. 

What is the process of food passage from buccal cavity to the side of water and mineral absorption?

  1. Mouth $\rightarrow$ Buccal cavity $\rightarrow$ Pharynx $\rightarrow$ Oesophagus $\rightarrow$ Duodenum $\rightarrow$Stomach $\rightarrow$ Ileum $\rightarrow$ large intestine

  2. Mouth $\rightarrow$ Buccal cavity $\rightarrow$ Pharynx $\rightarrow$ Oesophagus $\rightarrow$ Stomach $\rightarrow$Duodenum $\rightarrow$ Ileum $\rightarrow$ Caecum $\rightarrow$Rectum

  3. Mouth $\rightarrow$Buccal cavity $\rightarrow$ pharynx $\rightarrow$ Larynx $\rightarrow$ Stomach $\rightarrow$ Small intestine $\rightarrow$Large intestine

  4. Mouth $\rightarrow$ Buccal cavity $\rightarrow$ Pharynx $\rightarrow$ Food $\rightarrow$ pipe $\rightarrow$ Stomach
    $\rightarrow$ Large intestine $\rightarrow$ Small intestine


Correct Option: A

Tongue is made up of?

  1. Smooth muscles

  2. Skeletal muscles

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. Cartilage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Answer : 
i) The tongue is composed of skeletal muscle fibers and smooth muscle fibers. 
ii) Unlike the cardiac muscle or smooth muscle of the organs and digestive system, skeletal muscle can be willingly controlled. 
iii) This allows for the tongue's mobility. 
iv) The muscles that lace throughout the organ secure it to surrounding bones and create the floor of the oral cavity. 
v) Mucous membrane covers the skeletal muscle and protects the body from microbes and pathogens.
vi) While muscularis mucosa is composed of a layer of smooth muscle fibers.

So the correct answer is option C. Both (A) and (B).

Coelenterates are _________.

  1. Terrestrial

  2. Aquatic

  3. Aerial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B

Find the odd one out.

  1. Saw fish

  2. Hyla

  3. Bombay duck

  4. Myxine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saw fish, Hyla and Bombay duck belong to super class: Pisces and Division: Gnathostomata. Myxine has circular sucking type of mouth belonging to Division: Agnatha.

The literal meaning of "gastrulation" is 

  1. Formation of primary germ layers

  2. Formation of a gut

  3. Morphogenetic movement

  4. Commencement of organogenesis


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?

  1. Proteins

  2. Polysaccharides

  3. Fat soluble vitamins

  4. Albumen of egg


Correct Option: C

Base of tongue is sensitive to taste

  1. Salty

  2. Sweet

  3. Bitter

  4. Sour


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

  1. Pepsinogen

  2. Trypsinogen

  3. Lipase

  4. Pancreatic amylase


Correct Option: C