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Which one of the following hormones is essential for the uptake of glucose by cells in the human body?

A) GH B) TSH
C) Insulin D) Cortisol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Insulin

Explanation:

Insulin is an anabolic hormone that stimulates glucose and fatty acid uptake into adipose cells, promoting triglyceride synthesis.Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas. It works to raise the concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream, and is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body.

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. Why should I tell you again and again?
P. They know what they have to do.
Q. Don't you know your duties?
R. Only you require to be told.
S. Other students need not be told.
6. I will not tolerate this anymore.

A) QSPR B) QRPS
C) SPRQ D) QPSR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QSPR

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The majestic Asiatic Lions roam the sanctuary.

A) The Asiatic lions which are majestic roamed the sanctuary. B) The sanctuary is the place where the majestic Asiatic lions roam.
C) The sanctuary is roamed by majestic Asiatic lions. D) The majestic Asiatic Lions have been roaming the sanctuary.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The sanctuary is roamed by majestic Asiatic lions.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Smell a rat

A) To sense that events will not be in one's favour B) To begin to suspect trickery or deception
C) To be forewarned of danger to oneself D) To prevent calamity by chance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To begin to suspect trickery or deception

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The upward force that a fluid exerts on a body floating in it

A) Upthrust B) Plunge
C) Submerge D) Capsize
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Upthrust

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues

A) Accord B) Strife
C) Amity D) Affinity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Strife

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Food was packed, and they__________, a merry, delighted party.

A) went off B) start off
C) cut off D) set off
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) set off

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

All (was surprising) to find that he was not with them.

A) was surprised B) were surprised
C) is surprised D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were surprised

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