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Enzymes are produced by

A) endocrine glands B) exocrine glands
C) liver D) spleen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) exocrine glands

Explanation:

Glands are of two types. The exocrine glands have ducts to carry their secretions and these secretions contain enzymes. on the other hand, endocrine glands are ductless glands and they secrete mainly horomones.

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In which of the following kind of organisms is the phenomenon found where in the female kills the male after copulation __________

A) Drgonfly B) Honey bee
C) Spider D) Pit viper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Spider

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What part of the body controls balance?

A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum
C) Medulla oblangata D) Amygdala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cerebellum

Explanation:

The cerebellum is a small part of the brain positioned at the back of the head, where it meets the spine, which acts as the body's movement and balance control centre.

 

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It's a lot smaller than the cerebrum at only 1/8 of its size. But it's a very important part of the brain.

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Man has...............pairs of salivary glands

A) 4 B) 6
C) 3 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

Explanation:

Salivary glands of man are 3 pairs = 6. They are one pair of parotid glands, one pair of submaxillary or submandibular glands and one pair of sublingual glands.

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Transmission of stimuli from one part of body to other part takes place through __________

A) Muscular tissue B) Epithelium tissue
C) Connective tissue D) Nervous tissue
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nervous tissue

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Nitrogen Fixation is carried out primarily by

A) Plants B) Humans
C) Consumers D) Bacteria
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bacteria

Explanation:

The process by which bacteria convert nitrogen gas (N2) into ammonia (NH3) is called Nitrogen Fixation.

 

The conversion of nitrogen from one form to another in the nitrogen cycle is carried out primarily by Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria such as Azotobacter.

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When more than 20% of the body weight is due to fat, the person is suffering from

A) Marasmus B) Kwashiorkor
C) Scurvy D) Obesity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Obesity

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Q:

The external oblique muscle is named due to its

A) Action B) Fiber detection
C) Location D) Attachment points
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fiber detection

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