Which one of the following statements is true with regard to drug metabolism? (1) The therapeutic window is simply the range of plasma drug concentrations in which the drug has […]
A person has been suffering from night blindness. On consultation, the doctor advised person to eat carrots and/or cod fish oil. After some time having seen no improvement, doctor gave […]
In which of the following conditions is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) the lowest? (1) Awake and resting (2) Prolonged starvation (3) Sleep (4) Higher environmental temperature Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) […]
Which one is required for vitamin B12 absorption in small intestine? (1) Cobalophilin (2) Hephaestin (3) Hepcidin (4) Na+-co-transporter Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) absorption in the small intestine is a […]
Which one of the following vitamins is NOT absorbed in the small intestine by Na+ – co-transporters? (1) Thiamine (2) Riboflavin (3) Folic acid (4) Ascorbic acid, Vitamins are essential […]
30. Which one of the following is NOT involved with the absorption of iron in the intestine? (1) Ferroportin 1 (2) Divalent metal transporter (3) Hephaestin (4) Transferrin Iron absorption […]
An elderly person suffering from calcium deficiency was advised to take calcium rich food and to supplement the diet with vitamin D. The absorption of calcium in the intestine was […]
The di- and tripeptides are transported in the enterocytes by peptide transporter l that (1) Na+ (2) Ca++ (3) H+ (4) Cl– The absorption of dietary proteins in the small […]
A person showed the symptoms of diarrhea, gas and pain whenever milk was consumed. The doctor advised the person to take curd instead of milk and subsequently the symptoms mostly […]
