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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 produced in the adrenal cortex.
C) Aldosterone is stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels. D) All of the above
 
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 is a steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal gland. It is useful and more essential for the conservation of sodium content in the kidney, salivary glands, colon and sweat glands.

 

Here, Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule is the only option that is NOT correct about aldosterone.

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Q:

Which of these instruments is used to measure the wind speed?

A) Anemometer B) Inclinometer
C) Fathometer D) Calorimeter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Anemometer

Explanation:

Anemometer is the instrument that is used for measuring the speed of wind or any gas currents.

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Q:

The Daily Weather Map of India is prepared and printed at___________

A) Kolkata B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi D) Pune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pune

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Q:

Medical Sociology is the systematic study of

Answer

Medical Sociology is the systematic study of how humans manage their health problems, wellness and disorders and how they overcome sick to be healthy.

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Q:

What is the general formula for a straight-chain alkane?

A) C2nH2n+3. B) CnH2n+2
C) CnH2n D) CnH3n+2.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CnH2n+2

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Which of the following describes computer animation?

A) a sequential art, which emerged in the late nineteenth century to attract more readers to newspapers B) the art of using 2-D and 3-D computer graphics to create moving images and special effects in films
C) a sister art of video games, which involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the art of using 2-D and 3-D computer graphics to create moving images and special effects in films

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In 1617 the British East India Company was given permission by __________ to trade in India.

A) Babur B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb D) Jahangir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jahangir

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ISRO has unveiled a Human Space Flight Centre at?

A) Bengaluru B) Hyderabad
C) Kolkata D) Pune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bengaluru

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