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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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Concatenation of text can be done using

A) Ampersand (&)	B) Hash (#)
C) Apostrophe (')	D) Exclamation (!)

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ampersand (&)

Explanation:

Concatenation of text means adding a word with other word. It can be done using Ampersand (&).

For example :

'Amper' & 'sand' = Ampersand

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India has a regional trade pact SAFTA. This pact is with members of which of the following group of countries?

A) IBSA	B) EU
C) OPEC	D) SAARC

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) SAARC

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Which writer had a coat of arms with these words on it, "Non sans droict" or "Not without right"?

Answer

Shakespeare

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Membrane bound organelles are not found in the cells of

A) Eukaryotes	B) Prokaryotes
C) Both A & B	D) Nokaryotes

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Prokaryotes

Explanation:

Membrane bound organelles are not found in the cells of Prokaryotes whereas Eukaryotes have nucleus and membrane bound organelles.

For example : Bacteria is prokaryotic organism with lack of nucleus and membrane bound organelles whereas fungi is a eukaryotic with nucleus and membrane bound organelles.

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Who is the author of the book ' Naked Tringle '

A) R.K.Narayan	B) Khushwant singh
C) Balwant Gargi	D) Amrita Pritam

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Balwant Gargi

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Rickets is caused due to the deficiency of

A) Carotene	B) Cyanocobalamine
C) Thiamine	D) Calciferol

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Calciferol

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India's First Rual Telephone exchange is located in

A) Karnataka	B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala	D) Uttar Pradesh

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