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A person whose pancreatic duct is blocked would be least able to digest which of the following in the small intestine?

Answer: Fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

A Only carbohydrates
B Only proteins
C Fats, proteins and carbohydrates
D Only nucleic acids

Correct answer: C. Fats, proteins and carbohydrates

Explanation: Pancreatic juice contains amylase, trypsin/chymotrypsin and lipase along with nucleases, so a blocked duct impairs digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and nucleic acids alike.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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A person whose pancreatic duct is blocked would be least able to digest which of the following in the small intestine?

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