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CBSEENBI11026031

ADH controls water permeability of

  • collecting tube

  • distal convoluted tubule

  • proximal convoluted tubule

  • bowman's capsule

Solution

B.

distal convoluted tubule

ADH or vasopressin is effective in reabsorption of water by changing permeability of DCT (distal collecting tubules) or collecting ducts.

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CBSEENBI11026032

During the conduction of nerve impulse, the action potential is the result of movement of

  • Na+ from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid

  • Na+ from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid

  • Na+ towards both directions

  • None of the above

Solution

B.

Na+ from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid

Nerve impulse is a wave of bioelectric disturbance that passes along a nerve during conduction of an excitation. The electrochemical potential developed during depolarisation is called action potential during which Na+ from extracellular fluid move the intracellular fluid.

Question
CBSEENBI11026033

Apis dorsata refers to

  • rock bee

  • little bee

  • Indian bee

  • European bee

Solution

A.

rock bee

Apis dorsata is the scientific name of rock bee. It is found in the region of South and Southeast Asia. It is around 17- 20 mm long. Nests are mainly built in exposed places such as on tree limbs, buildings etc.

Question
CBSEENBI11026034

Which are the longest cells in the body of man ?

  • Muscle cells of legs

  • Bone cells

  • Nerve cells

  • None of the above

Solution

C.

Nerve cells

The longest cell in human body is neurons or nerve cells. They are located in the base of spinal cord.

Question
CBSEENBI11026035

Which of the following is not a character of Chordata?

  • Dorsal tubular nerve cord

  • Pharyngeal gill slits

  • Presence of notochord

  • Presence of spinal cord

Solution

D.

Presence of spinal cord

Presence of spinal cord is not a characteristic feature of all chordates.