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Prior to chemical tests for glycosuria, clinicians checked for sweetness of the urine as a sign of

A.

pyelitis

B.

diabetes mellitus

C.

renal calculus

D.

acute glomerulonephritis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Pyelitis is an infection of the renal pelvis and does not cause sweet-smelling urine.

 

B. Diabetes mellitus often causes glycosuria (glucose in urine), which can make urine taste sweet.

 

C. Renal calculus (kidney stones) does not affect urine sweetness.

 

D. Acute glomerulonephritis affects kidney function and urine appearance but does not specifically cause sweet-smelling urine.
 


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Chief cells; hydrochloric acid (HCl); parietal cells: Pepsinogen is produced by chief cells, and it is activated into pepsin by hydrochloric acid (HCl) secreted by parietal cells.

B. Chief cells; carbonic anhydrase (CAH); parietal cells: Chief cells produce pepsinogen, but it is not activated by carbonic anhydrase. Instead, it is activated by HCl.

C. Parietal cells; carbonic anhydrase (CAH); chief cells: Pepsinogen is produced by chief cells, not parietal cells, and its activation involves HCl, not carbonic anhydrase.

D. Parietal cells; hydrochloric acid (HCl); chief cells: Pepsinogen is produced by chief cells, not parietal cells, and is activated by HCl.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate but does not produce bile.

B. Liver produces bile, which is essential for fat digestion. This is the correct answer.

C. Tongue assists in food manipulation and initial digestion through saliva but does not produce bile.

D. Salivary glands produce saliva, which contains digestive enzymes but not bile.