Question 1

A condition in which feaces are discharged from the bowel frequently and in liquid form is termed as:

Accepted Answer

Diarrhoea is the frequent passage of loose, watery, soft stools with or without abdominal bloating, pressure, and cramps. People of all ages can suffer from diarrhoea; it can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Most common symptom is watery, liquid stool. Along with this, there can be abdominal cramps, fever, bloating, dehydration. etc.Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Question 2

Blood in stools + watery consistency of stools is found in a condition known as:

Accepted Answer

Dysentery is an intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhoea with blood and mucus that may be found in the stool. In diarrhoea, loose, watery stools along with abdominal cramps occur. Other symptoms of dysentery include abdominal cramps or pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and fever.So the correct answer is 'Dysentery'.

Question 3

Digestion is brought about by:

Accepted Answer

The breaking down of food, which is made up of complex organic molecules, into smaller molecules by enzymes that the body can absorb and use for maintenance and growth is called as digestion.

Question 4

The muscular contraction of the alimentary canal is known as:

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis is the involuntary movement of the longitudinal and circular muscles, primarily in the digestive tract. It occurs as progressive wave-like contractions. Peristaltic waves occur in the oesophagus, stomach, and intestines. In the oesophagus, peristaltic waves begin at the upper portion of the tube and travel the whole length, pushing food ahead of the wave into the stomach. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Digestion And Absorption