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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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Alum is used

A) as an analgesic	B) in the purification of water
C) as a fertilizer	D) as a disinfectant

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) in the purification of water

Explanation:

Alum is a common alum, potassium aluminum sulphate $K_{2} S O_{4} . {(A l_{2} S O_{4})}_{3} . 24 H_{2} O$ which makes colloidally suspended impurities in water such as clay to settle down.

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Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in _________ State

A) Andhra Pradesh	B) Tamil Nadu
C) Kerala	D) karnataka

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kerala

Explanation:

The Periyar Sanctuary covers an area of 777sq km. It was established in 1949. Elephants , Gaurs, leopards, solth bear, sambhars, barking deer, wild dogs, wild boars, black Nilgiri langur and water birds can be seen in this sanctuary.

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The Reserve Bank of India Keeps on changing correcting various indicators/rates/ratios applicable to the banking industry. What at present is the Statutory Liquidity Ratio(SLR)?

A) 7%	B) 12%
C) 25%	D) 33%

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25%

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Which of the following newspapers was published in Bengali Language

A) Jugantar	B) Pratap
C) Din Mani	D) Lok Satta

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jugantar

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Number Challenge

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A) 1	B) 2
C) 4	D) 0

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

Explanation:

Sum of all numbers in each row and columns must be 15.

In last row to gt sum as 15 missing number must replaced by 1.

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Excess of fat in the body is stored in

A) Adipose tissue	B) Acrosome
C) Erythrocytes	D) Bone marrow

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adipose tissue

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________ is a simple object model that is easier to understand and use than OLE DB, and is frequently used for database applications.

A) ASP	B) XML
C) ODBC	D) ADO

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