Which one of the following pairs of the kind of cells and their secretion is correctly matched
| Oxyntic cells | a secretion with pH between 2.0 and 3.0 |
| Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans | secretion that decreases blood sugar level |
| Kupffer cells | a digestive enzyme that hydrolyses nucleic acids |
| Sebaceous glands | a secretion that evaporates for cooling |
D.
| Sebaceous glands | a secretion that evaporates for cooling |
Oxyntic (or parietal) cell is present in the wall of the stomach that produce HCI which forms the part of gastric juice. Oxyntic cell also produce intrinsic factor which is involved in the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine. The pH of gastric acid is 2-3 in the stomach of the lumen. The acidity being maintained by the proton pump, a H+/ K+ ATPase.
Alpha cell ofislets of langerhans secrete glucagon hormone which raises blood glucose level by stimulating liver to convert glycogen to glucose and by stimulating the conservation of fatty acids and amino acids to glucose.
Kupffer cells arc specialized macrophages that disposes of old blood cells and particulate matter. Kupffer cells, named after Karl Wilhem Von Kupffer, are found in the bloodstreams and in the liver, attached to the walls of the sinusoids.
Sebaceous gland is a simple or branched glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance, sebum which is fatty mildly antiseptic material that protects, lubricates, and waterproofs the skin and hair and help prevent dessication.
Assertion : Torison can be seen in ctenidium.
Reason : Ctenidium acts as the respiratory organ.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
Which one of the following animals is correctly matched with its one characteristic and the taxon
| Animal | Characteristic | Taxon |
| Millipede | Ventral nerve cord | Arachnida |
| Duckbill platypus | Oviparous | Mammalia |
| Silverfish | Pectoral and pelvic fin | Chordata |
| Sea anemone | Triploblastic | Cnidaria |
Which one of the following features is common in silverfish, scorpion, dragonfly and prawn?
Two pairs of legs and segmented body
Living chitinous cuticle and two pairs of antennae
Jointed appendages and chitinous exoskeleton
Closed blood carcular system
All mammals without any exception are characterised by
viviparity and biconcave red blood cells
extra-abdominal testes and a four chambered heart
heterodont teeth and 12 pairs of cranial nerves
a muscular diaphragm and milk producing
glands.
Assertion: Cephalization is advantageous to an animal.
Reason: It improves the appearance of the animal
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false.
During the life-cycle, Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke) infects its intermediate host and primary host at the following larval stages respectively
redia and miracidium
cercaria and redia
metacercaria and cercaria
miracidium and metacercaria.
Assertion: Blood in cockroach is colourless haemolymph with no respiratory pigment.
Reason: Respiration in cockroach occurs through diffusion in haemolymph.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false.
A lizard-like member of reptilia is sitting on a tree with its tail coiled around a twig. This animal could be
Hemidactylus showing sexual dimorphism
Varamus showing mimicry
garden lizard (Calotes) showing camouflage
Chamaeleon showing protective colouration
