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Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

  1. Detoxification of harmful substances

  2. Production of bile

  3. Storage of glucose as glycogen

  4. Regulation of blood pressure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The liver is responsible for various functions, including detoxification, bile production, and glucose storage, but it does not regulate blood pressure.

The primary function of the heart's atrioventricular node is to:

  1. Initiate the heartbeat

  2. Transmit electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles

  3. Control the rate of heart contractions

  4. Pump blood out of the heart


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The atrioventricular node, also known as the AV node, is responsible for conducting electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles, coordinating the contraction of the heart chambers.

Which of the following is a hormone produced by the pancreas?

  1. Thyroxine

  2. Insulin

  3. Epinephrine

  4. Progesterone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is called:

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Cellular respiration

  3. Fermentation

  4. Transpiration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Nitrogen

  3. Carbon dioxide

  4. Argon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

The SI unit of electric current is:

  1. Ampere

  2. Volt

  3. Ohm

  4. Watt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ampere (A) is the SI unit of electric current, representing the flow of electric charge per unit time.

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

  1. Mass

  2. Temperature

  3. Velocity

  4. Density


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Velocity is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction.

The law of conservation of energy states that:

  1. Energy can be created or destroyed

  2. Energy can be transferred from one form to another

  3. Energy can be stored but not used

  4. Energy can be lost but not gained


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed from one form to another.

The chemical formula for water is:

  1. H2O

  2. CO2

  3. NaCl

  4. CH4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chemical formula for water is H2O, indicating that it is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Which of the following is a noble gas?

  1. Helium

  2. Neon

  3. Argon

  4. Krypton


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Helium, neon, argon, and krypton are all noble gases, characterized by their lack of reactivity due to their stable electron configurations.

The process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells is called:

  1. Mitosis

  2. Meiosis

  3. Binary fission

  4. Budding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitosis is the process of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells.

The largest organ in the human body is the:

  1. Skin

  2. Liver

  3. Heart

  4. Lungs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, covering the entire surface and performing various functions such as protection, sensation, and regulation of body temperature.

The primary function of the kidneys is to:

  1. Produce red blood cells

  2. Filter waste products from the blood

  3. Produce hormones

  4. Store energy in the form of glycogen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary function of the kidneys is to filter waste products, excess water, and toxins from the blood, producing urine as a waste product.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Solar energy

  3. Nuclear energy

  4. Hydroelectric power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the power of sunlight to generate electricity or heat.

The process of breaking down complex organic molecules into simpler substances is called:

  1. Catabolism

  2. Anabolism

  3. Metabolism

  4. Glycolysis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Catabolism is the process by which complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler substances, releasing energy in the form of ATP.

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