Gastrointestinal Tract | Human Anatomy & Physiology | GPAT Mock Test

Welcome to the GPAT Mock Test on the Gastrointestinal Tract. This comprehensive quiz is specifically designed for B.Pharma graduates preparing for the GPAT examination. It covers essential subtopics including the structure and functions of the GI tract, the critical roles of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, and the intricate processes of food digestion and absorption. This test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions crafted to assess your understanding of key physiological and anatomical concepts. After completing the quiz and submitting your answers, you will receive your score instantly. You will also have the option to download all the questions along with their correct answers in a PDF format for your future reference and revision. Good luck!

1. The innermost layer of the GI tract wall, which is in direct contact with the lumen, is the:

2. Chief cells of the stomach are responsible for secreting:

3. The primary site for the absorption of most nutrients is the:

4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

5. The hormone cholecystokinin (CCK) stimulates:

6. The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the:

7. Trypsinogen is converted to its active form, trypsin, by the enzyme:

8. The emulsification of fats is primarily achieved by:

9. The finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption are called:

10. The functional unit of the liver is the:

11. Which sphincter controls the passage of chyme from the stomach to the duodenum?

12. The absorption of Vitamin B12 in the ileum is dependent on the presence of:

13. The exocrine portion of the pancreas produces:

14. The final products of protein digestion that are absorbed into the blood are primarily:

15. The large intestine is primarily responsible for:

16. Kupffer cells are specialized macrophages located in the:

17. Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the pancreas to release a bicarbonate-rich fluid?

18. Fats are absorbed from the GI tract into the lymphatic system in the form of:

19. The wave-like muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive tract are known as:

20. Brunner’s glands, which secrete alkaline mucus to neutralize stomach acid, are found in the submucosa of the:

21. The final digestion of carbohydrates and proteins to their absorbable monomers is carried out by:

22. The gallbladder’s primary function is to:

23. The enzyme responsible for breaking down starch into disaccharides is:

24. Parietal cells of the gastric glands are responsible for the secretion of:

25. The entry of bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum is controlled by the: