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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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Q:

What is unit of Astronomical distance ?

A) light year B) angstrom
C) weber D) lux
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) light year

Explanation:

angstrom is used to measure wave length,

weber is used to measure Magnetic flux,

lux is used to measure Intensity of illumination.

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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%

Explanation:
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Q:

Poorly tuned engines do not get good gas mileage.

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

Explanation:

The above-given statement is absolutely true. Poorly tuned engines of vehicles will not get good gas mileage.


A poorly running engine may lose power that is needed for normal driving and emergencies, may not start, gets poor fuel economy, pollutes the air, and could stall when you are on the road causing a traffic problem.

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Which planet experiences the volcano with the name of "Arsia Mon"  ?

A) Earth B) Mars
C) Jupiter D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mars

Explanation:

Arsia Mons is among the three volcanos of the planet Mars. Arsia Mons is a shield volcano with a slow slope. Arsia Mons is thirty times in volumes of Mauna Loa in Hawaii, the largest volcano on Earth.

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Q:

Where is the Devils Tower located?

A) black hills of crook county B) belgium
C) colombia D) Georgia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) black hills of crook county

Explanation:

Devils tower is located in black hills of crook county of north eastern whyoming .It was the first declared United States National Monument.

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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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Q:

How long is an IPv4 address?

A) 128 bytes B) 32 bits
C) 32 bytes D) 128 bits
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32 bits

Explanation:

Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) which defined an IP address as a 32-bit value

IPv4 is in contrast to IPv6, which defined an IP address as a 128 bits value.

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