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Digestion and Absorption NEET Questions and Answers – Free PDF Download

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Many important questions are formed in competitive exams like NEET and boards from Class 11 Biology Chapter 16. Digestion and Absorption is the sixteenth chapter in the Class 11 NEET syllabus for Biology. Below, we have provided Important Questions from Class 11 Biology Chapter 16 Digestion and Absorption for your NEET 2023 preparation. You can check it here for revision purposes.

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Digestion and Absorption Class 11 NEET Questions and Answers

Weโ€™ve compiled a list of essential questions about the Digestion and Absorption biology class 11 chapter 15 that you should not miss while studying for your NEET Exams.

Digestion and Absorption MCQ for NEET

Q.1.ย Where is the stomach located in human body?
(a) Lower left portion of abdominal cavity
(b) Upper right portion of abdominal cavity
(c) Lower right portion of abdominal cavity
(d) Upper left portion of abdominal cavity

A.1. (d)

Q.2.ย Which layer of alimentary canal is made up of mesothelium?
(a) Muscularis (b) Sub-mucosa (c) Serosa (d) Mucosa

A.2. (c)

Q.3.ย Vestigial structure in human alimentary canal is
(a) colon (b) vermiform appendix (c) Glisson’s capsule (d) sublingual glands.

A.3. (b)

Q.4.ย Kwashiorkor is characterised by
(a) deficiency of proteins only
(b) deficiency of calories only
(c) deficiency of both proteins and calories
(d) deficiency of carbohydrates only.

A.4. (a)ย 

Q.5.ย Which of the following acts as an antibacterial agent in saliva?
(a) Thyocyanate (b) Pepsin (c) Amylase (d) Lysozyme

A.5. (d)

Q.6.ย Brunner’s glands found in _______ are present in ______ layer.
(a) jejunum, mucosa (b) duodenum, sub-mucosa (c) ileum, muscularis (d) caecum, serosa

A.6. (b)

Q.7.ย Which structure is responsible for attaching the tongue to floor of oral cavity?
(a) Papillae (b) Villi (c) Frenulum (d) Epiglottis

A.7. (c)

Q.8.ย All of the following are present in bile except
(a) lipase (b) sodium glycocholate (c) sodium bicarbonate (d) bilirubin

A.8. (a)

Q.9.ย Select the correct pathway for flow of bile.
(a) Hepatic duct โ†’ Gall bladder โ†’ Cystic duct โ†’ Hepatopancreatic duct โ†’ Bile duct โ†’ Duodenum
(b) Gall bladder โ†’ Hepatic duct โ†’ Bile duct โ†’ Cystic duct โ†’ Hepatopancreatic ampulla โ†’ Duodenum
(c) Hepatic duct โ†’ Gall bladder โ†’ Cystic duct โ†’ Bile duct โ†’ Hepatopancreatic ampulla โ†’ Duodenum
(d) Gall bladder โ†’ Hepatic duct โ†’ Cystic duct โ†’ Hepatopancreatic duct โ†’ Bile duct โ†’ Duodenum

A.9. (c)

Q.10.ย Teeth embedded in socket of jaw bone is
(a) monophyodont (b) diphyodont (c) thecodont (d) heterodont

A.10. (c)

Digestion and Absorption Match the Following Questions for NEET

Match column I with column II.

Column IColumn II
A. Haustra(i) Absorption of vitamin B12
B. Glisson's capsule(ii) Taste buds
C. Papillae(iii) Small pouch in colon
D. Castle's intrinsic factor(iv) Liver

A.ย A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i)

Digestion and Absorption Assertion and Reason Questions for NEET

In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given and a corresponding statement of Reason (R) is given just below it. Of the statements, pick the correct answer as :

(a) If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) If A is true but R is false.
(d) If A is false but R is true.

Q.1.ย Assertion: Water is absorbed into the blood by active transport.
Reason: Transport of water requires energy.

A.1. (d)

Q.2.ย Assertion: Villi increase the surface of small intestine.
Reason: Cells lining the villi produce numerous microscopic projections known as microvilli

A.2. (a)

Q.3.ย Assertion: Rennin helps in digestion of milk proteins in infants.
Reason: Rennin is a proteolytic enzyme found in gastric juice

A.3. (a)

Q.4.ย Assertion: In constipation, feces are retained within colon.
Reason: Irregular bowel movements cause constipation

A.4. (a)

Q.5.ย Assertion: Digestion is facilitated by mixing up of food with secretions in small intestine.
Reason: Sub-mucosal layer generates various types of movements in small intestine.

A.5. (c)

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Digestion and Absorption Notes PDF Download and Previous Years Solved Questions with Answers

Download Digestion and Absorption CBSE Class 11 Biology Chapter 16 notes PDF for free. Secure good marks by referring NCERT Solutions solved by Expert Teachers as per NCERT

Digestion and Absorption Figure-Based Questionsย for NEET

Refer to the given figure and answer the following questions.

Digestion and Absorption Figure-Based Questionsย for NEET

(a) Identify A, B, C and D.

A.ย A – Incisor, B-Canine, C-Premolars, D-Molars

(b) Write the dental formulae of milk and permanent teeth of humans

A.ย Dental formula of milk teeth is 2102/2102ร—2 =20 and permanent teeth is 2123/2123ร—2 =32

(c) What are the functions of A, B, C and D?

A.ย Incisors are used for biting and cutting of food. Canines are used for tearing of food. Premolars and molars are used for chewing and grinding.

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