Microstructure of the Gut, Liver and Urogenital Tract
- Previous year questions on Microstructure of the Gut, Liver and Urogenital Tract for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 24 live questions in Microstructure of the Gut, Liver and Urogenital Tract.
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Q1.The layer responsible for strength of an intestinal anastomosis is
- AMucosa
- BSubmucosa✓ Correct answer
- CMuscularis propria
- DSerosa
Q2.Epithelium of cervix mucosa is lined by
- ASimple squamous epithelium
- BSimple columnar epithelium✓ Correct answer
- CStratified squamous epithelium
- DCiliated columnar epithelium
Q3.Within which parts of a gastric gland are chief cells located
- AFundus✓ Correct answer
- BIsthmus
- CNeck
- DGastric pit
Q4.The cells which will proliferate from top to bottom of villi are:
- AChief cells
- BGoblet cells
- CPaneth cells✓ Correct answer
- DParietal cells
Q5.In which of the following microvilli are not present?
- AGallbladder
- BDuodenum
- CCollecting duct✓ Correct answer
- DProximal convoluted tubule
Q6.Cell lining of small intestine ?
- ASimple squamous
- BStratified squamous
- CSimple columnar✓ Correct answer
- DStratified columnar
Q7.The type of Epithelium associated with the Vermilion Zone of the Lips is
- AStratified Squamous Non keratinized.
- BPseudoStratified Ciliated Columnar
- CStratified Squamous Keratinized✓ Correct answer
- DStratified Cuboidal
Q8.A patient presented with acute abdominal pain. On clinical suspicion the patient underwent cholecystectomy. On histopathological examination the finding is normal. Which of the following type of cells line the gallbladder?
- ASquamous epithelium
- BSimple columnar with brush border✓ Correct answer
- CSimple columnar
- DSimple columnar with stereocilia
Q9.Centroacinar cells are present in ?
- APancreas✓ Correct answer
- BParotid gland
- CProstate
Q10.Stellate cells of Von Kupffer are seen in the sinusoids of which of the following organs-
- ASpleen
- BBone marrow
- CLiver✓ Correct answer
- DAdrenal
Answer key
Q1: B. Submucosa; Q2: B. Simple columnar epithelium; Q3: A. Fundus; Q4: C. Paneth cells; Q5: C. Collecting duct; Q6: C. Simple columnar; Q7: C. Stratified Squamous Keratinized; Q8: B. Simple columnar with brush border; Q9: A. Pancreas; Q10: C. Liver.
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