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Which of the following statements about aldosterone is NOT correct?

A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.	B) Aldosterone is stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels.
C) Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex.	D) Aldosterone increases the number of passive sodium channels in the luminal membrane of the distal tubule and collecting duct, thus aiding sodium reabsorption.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.

Explanation:

Aldosterone, the main mineralocorticoid hormone, is a steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands and colon.

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C) U.S.A	D) U.K.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) U.S.A

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Florence Nightingale Medal is given internationally in which of these fields ?

A) Gaana	B) Nursing
C) Architecture	D) Teaching

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nursing

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Numismatics is the study of

A) Numbers	B) Coins
C) Stamps	D) None

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Coins

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Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.

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A) Amazon	B) Facebook
C) Myntra	D) Flipkart

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Facebook

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Who is known as the Father of Geometry?

A) Aryabhata	B) Thales of Miletus
C) Pythagoras of Samos	D) Euclid

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Euclid

Explanation:

Euclid of Alexandria was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the Father of Geometry.

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A) Justice Tirath Singh Thakur	B) Justice Atul Mehta
C) Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar	D) Justice T M Goyal

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar

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Who amongst the following is the author of the book ' Freedom from Fear '

A) Nelson Mandela	B) Aung San Suukyi
C) Taslima Nasreen	D) Benazir Bhutto

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