Increase in gastro-intestinal secretion and movement after ingestion of food is mainly brought about by

  • A
    Sympathetic nervous system
  • B
    Parasympathetic nervous system
  • C
    Central nervous system
  • D
    Hormone secreted by thyroid

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Match the following columns regarding the absorption of substances in the human digestive system:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ Small intestine $(1)$ Certain drugs
$(b)$ Stomach $(2)$ Water,some minerals,and drugs
$(c)$ Mouth $(3)$ Water,simple sugars,and alcohol
$(d)$ Large intestine $(4)$ Glucose,fructose,and amino acids

Mucus is secreted by:

Study the following diagram showing $(P-S)$ labelling and choose the correct option that shows two correct matches.

Match the following in Column $I$ with Column $II$ and select the correct option:
Column $I$ (Organ)Column $II$ (Function)
$i$. Liver$a$. Secretion of glucagon
$ii$. Stomach$b$. Storage of glycogen
$iii$. Gall bladder$c$. Secretion of $HCl$
$iv$. Pancreas$d$. Storage of bile

Assertion : Water and electrolytes are almost fully absorbed in the large intestine.
Reason : In large intestine,haustral contractions (slow segmenting movements) roll the forming faeces over and over,causing absorption of water and electrolytes.

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