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- Question
Which of the following statements about aldosterone is NOT correct?
Options- 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.
- Correct Answer
- Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.
ExplanationAldosterone, 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.
- 1. The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category
Options- A. Lok Sabha
- B. Judiciary
- C. Rajya Sabha
- D. Parliament Discuss
- 2. Light travels at the fastest speed in
Options- A. glass
- B. water
- C. hydrogen
- D. vacuum Discuss
- 3. Devaluation of currency will be more beneficial if
Options- A. prices of domestic goods remain constant
- B. prices of exports remain constant
- C. prices of imports remains constant
- D. prices of exports rise proportionately Discuss
- 4. The first hand glider was designed by...?
Options- A. Leonardo DaVinci
- B. The Wright brothers
- C. Francis Rogallo
- D. Galileo Discuss
- 5. Which of the following dances is a solo dance?
Options- A. Ottan Thullal
- B. Kuchipudi
- C. Yakshagana
- D. Odissi Discuss
- 6. Eritrea, which became the 182nd member of the UN in 1993, is in the continent of
Options- A. Asia
- B. Africa
- C. Europe
- D. Australia Discuss
- 7. The main chemical constituent of the oil of cardamom which is responsible for flavour of this oil is
Options- A. cineole
- B. engenol
- C. geraniol
- D. limonene Discuss
- 8. In which decade was the telegraph invented?
Options- A. 1810s
- B. 1840s
- C. 1870s
- D. 1890s Discuss
- 9. The speed of your net access is defined in terms of...
Options- A. RAM
- B. MHz
- C. Kbps
- D. Megabytes Discuss
- 10. The famous character 'Pickwick' was created by
Options- A. Steven Spielberg
- B. Leo Tolstoy
- C. Walt Disney
- D. Charles dickens Discuss
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Correct Answer: vacuum
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Correct Answer: Africa
Correct Answer: cineole
Correct Answer: 1840s
Explanation:
On May 24, 1844, Samuel Morse send his famous message, "What hath God wrought?"
Correct Answer: Kbps
Correct Answer: Charles dickens
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