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Which type of epithelial tissue forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands, where it provides mechanical support?

A) Simple squamous epithelial B) Stratified squamous epithelial
C) Ciliated columnar epithelial D) Cuboidal epithelial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cuboidal epithelial

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The body of all complex animals consist of only _______ basic types of tissue(s).

A) 4000 B) 400
C) 40 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

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___________ is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood.

A) Albinism B) Propyria
C) Anaemia D) Keloid disorder
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Anaemia

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In which of the following the dominant phase is Gametophyte?

A) Bryophyta B) Pteridophyta
C) Gymnosperms D) Angiosperms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bryophyta

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What is regulated by the sphincter muscle in the stomach?

A) Exit of the food from the stomach   B) Entry of food in the stomach  
C) Mixing of food in the stomach   D) Exit of food from the large intestine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Exit of the food from the stomach  

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Myopia is a defect of eyes which is also known as

A) Far Sightedness B) Near Sightedness
C) Astigmatism D) Night Blindness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Near Sightedness

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To which class does Oxyreductases, transferases, hydrolases belong?

A) Hormones B) Enzymes
C) Proteins D) Vitamins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Enzymes

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______ is a thyroid hormone which controls the balance of calcium in the body.

A) Calcitonin B) Thyroxine
C) Calmodulin D) all of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Calcitonin

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Calcitonin is 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body. It acts to reduce blood calcium, opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone.

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