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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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Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in Olympics

A) Milkha Singh	B) P.T.Usha
C) Karanam Malleswari	D) K.D Yadav

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) K.D Yadav

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Which sea separates Europe from Africa?

A) The Gulf of Mexico	B) The caribbean sea
C) The Mediterranean sea	D) Both B & C

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Mediterranean sea

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The Mediterranean sea separates Europe from Africa.

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What is the length of each stump in Cricket

A) 28 inches	B) 32 inches
C) 2 ft	D) 4 ft

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28 inches

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Who is the author of the book "Death Of President"

A) Amitabha Ghosh	B) Shekhspear
C) W. Marchent	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) W. Marchent

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W. Marchent is the author of Death Of President

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Technology giant Microsoft's India-born CEO ___________ has written his first book "Hit Refresh".

A) Satya Nadella	B) Indra Nooyi
C) Kiran Mazumdar	D) Sundar Pichai

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Satya Nadella

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Who is named as 'Captain of the year' in the 10th annual ESPNcricinfo Awards ?

A) Quinton de Kock	B) Hayley Williams
C) Ben Stokes	D) Virat Kohli

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Virat Kohli

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Indian international cricketer Virat Kohli has named as the 'Captain of the Year' at the 10th annual ESPNcricinfo Awards. Kohli led India to nine wins out of 12 Tests in the year 2016.

♦ The ESPNcricinfo awards honour the best batting and bowling performances across the international formats of the game in the preceding calendar year.
♦ This year ESPNcricinfo introduced awards for women’s cricket across all three international formats.

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India's first experimental telecommunication satellite APPLE was put into orbit from a launch site in

A) USA	B) Russia
C) French Guiana	D) Mexico

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