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Which of the following is a metabolic function of skin?

A) synthesis of a vitamin D precursor B) cutaneous sensation
C) body temperature regulation D) elimination of nitrogenous wastes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) synthesis of a vitamin D precursor

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Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered new form of matter called Excitonium which was coined by ______ in the 1960’

A) Bertrand Halperin B) Eugene Wigner
C) Paul Dirac D) Felix Bloch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bertrand Halperin

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: When you read a book you are focusing your attention on the conceptual ideas in the book.
Q: Self awareness is developed through practices in focusing your attention on the details of your personality and behavior which isn’t learned from reading a book.
R: You can develop an intellectual understanding of the ideas of self awareness from a book, but this is not the same.
S: With your attention in a book you are practicing not paying attention to your own behavior, emotions and personality.

A) SQPR B) QPSR
C) PQRS D) PRSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) QPSR

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______ is a thyroid hormone which controls the balance of calcium in the body.

A) Calcitonin B) Thyroxine
C) Calmodulin D) all of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Calcitonin

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Calcitonin is 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body. It acts to reduce blood calcium, opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone.

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Which cells give rise to various organs of the plant and keep the plant growing?

A) Permanent B) Dermal
C) Meristematic D) Mature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Meristematic

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The word development in economics pertains to

A) democratic countries B) third world countries
C) advanced countries D) undeveloped countries
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) third world countries

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Bandhavgarh National Park is in which state?

A) Rajasthan B) Chhattisgarh
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh

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Trypsin is present in which of the following?

A) Bile juice B) Gastric juice
C) Saliva D) Pancreatic juice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pancreatic juice

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