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Steroid hormones exert their action by

A) entering the cell and activating mitichondrial DNA B) binding cell receptors
C) activating hypothalmic release of regulating hormones D) entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering the expression of a gene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering the expression of a gene

Explanation:

Steroid hormones exert their action by entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering the expression of a gene.

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Nereis, Pheretima (Earthworm) and Hirudinaria (blood sucking leech) are examples of which Phylum?

A) Coelenterata B) Aschelminthes
C) Annelida D) Arthropoda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Annelida

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Where the mature sperm are produced?

A) Scrotum B) Vas deferens
C) Prostate gland D) Testes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Testes

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The secretion from the prostate gland enters into the:

A) Kidney B) Ureter
C) Urethra D) Testis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Urethra

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Opposite the micropylar end, is the __________, representing the basal part of the ovule.

A) hilum B) funicle
C) chalaza D) nucellus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) chalaza

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Honey that has high concentration of sugar does not decay because

A) Bacteria cannot survive in an active state as it is totally deprived of oxygen B) It contains natural antioxidant that prevents bacterial attack
C) Bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out

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Q:

Which is the longest bone in the human body?

A) Fibula B) Radius
C) Stapes D) Femur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Femur

Explanation:
The femur is also the longest bone in the human body. By most measures the femur is the strongest bone in the body.
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Night Blindness is caused by deficiency of which of the following Vitamin?

A) Vitamin B B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin K D) Vitamin A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vitamin A

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