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Which of these is an example of negative feedback?

A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels. B) Once labor begins, contractions increase in frequency and intensity.
C) After you eat, glucagon stimulates an increase in blood sugar levels. D) As a blood clot begins to form, the process of its formation gets faster and faster.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels.

Explanation:

Eating raises blood sugar levels, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar level. In this example the response to the stimulus (increased blood sugar levels) opposes that stimulus (by lowering blood sugar levels).

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Q:

Exercise improves memory and learning.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills by improvising alertness, attention and motivation.

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Q:

When moon's orbit is closest to earth is called as

A) Perigee B) Apogee
C) Perihelion D) Aphelion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Perigee

Explanation:

When moon's orbit is closest to earth is called as Perigee.

The distance between the Moon and Earth varies throughout the month and the year since the moon's orbit around the earth is elliptical. The distance is about 382,900 kilometers from the Moon's center to the center of Earth.

 

Hence, the point on the Moon's orbit closest to Earth is called the perigee.

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Q:

Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters, Toothless bites, Mouthless mutters.

Answer

The Wind is what has no voice but cries, no wings but flutters, toothless but bites, mouthless but mutters.

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What is the minimum age for the post of the chief minister of any state?

A) 35 yrs B) 21 yrs
C) 25 yrs D) 45 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25 yrs

Explanation:

The minimum age for the post of the chief minister of any state is 25 years.

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When driving in reverse you should

A) Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly as possible B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary
C) Put your hazard warning lights on and perform the manoeuvre as quickly as possible to minimise danger D) Sound your horn to warn other drivers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary

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Q:

An electric fuse is based on

A) the chemical effect of the current B) the magnetic effect of the current
C) the heating effect of the current D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the heating effect of the current

Explanation:

An electric fuse is based on the heating effect of the current.

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Which of the following programme is launched to develop basic infrastucture in the country

A) Bharat Nirman Programme B) Technical Mission
C) Special Economic Zones D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bharat Nirman Programme

Explanation:
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