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Which gland secretes bile, a digestive fluid?

A) pancreas B) liver
C) thyroid D) testes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) liver

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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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Monosaccharide which is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit?

A) Glucose B) Fructose
C) Mannose D) Ribose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fructose

Explanation:

Fructose or Levulose is the monosaccharide that is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit. 

 

Monosaccharides are the simplest of all sugars, contain at least three carbon atoms, and are the building blocks of all carbohydrates.

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Involuntary muscles are controlled by the

A) Central nervous system B) Autonomic nervous system
C) Peripheral nervous system D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Autonomic nervous system

Explanation:

Involuntary muscles are the muscles which contract without conscious control whereas Voluntary muscles are the muscles that help you walk, talk, pick up things, jump and do all the basic or complex movements you do everyday with your consciousness.

* The contraction in the involuntary muscles is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. These are present in the walls of the digestive system, blood vessels, bronchi, uterus and bladder.

* Voluntary muscles are mostly located in the arms ,legs ,hands, and feet.

 

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Match the following.

 

A) I – 2, II – 3, III – 1 B) I – 1, II – 3, III – 2
C) I – 3, II – 1, III – 2 D) I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I – 3, II – 1, III – 2

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Which of the following is NOT included in the excretory system of human being?

A) A pair of kidney B) A pair of ureters
C) Abdomen D) Urinary bladder
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abdomen

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By which process substance like carbon dioxide or oxygen can move across the cell membrane?

A) Plasmolysis B) Sedimentation
C) Diffusion D) Transpiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diffusion

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Control processes depend on which part of the brain

A) hypothalamus B) amygdala
C) cerebellum D) prefrontal cortex
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) prefrontal cortex

Explanation:

Control processes depend on the prefrontal cortex which shrinks with age. Inadequate control processes may explain why many older adults have extensive vocabs (measured by written tests) but limited fluency (when they write or talk).

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