Which of the following is NOT true about the enzyme pepsin? It is involved in th

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Which of the following is NOT true about the enzyme pepsin? It is involved in the chemical digestion of carbohydrates It is involved in chemical digestion of proteins It works in the stomach Its inactive form is called pepsinogen "Heartbum" and GERD are caused by: A bacteria called Helicobacter pylori Reflux of gastric juice from the stomach into the esophagus A blood clot in the coronary artery Insulin deficiency Which of the following hormones is a steroid hormone? Insulin Thyroxine Calcitonin Testosterone All of the following are produced by the pancreas except Bicarbonate (HCO_3-) Digestive enzymes Bile salts Glucagon The ____ is the master control center for most glands in the body. Pituitary Hypothalamus Adrenal cortex Thyroid A goiter is a disfiguring medical condition caused by an enlarged ____ gland. Thyroid Pituitary Pancreas Adrenal Which of the following is NOT true about the hormone Insulin? It lowers blood glucose levels It raises blood glucose levels It is produced by the pancreas insulin and glucagon are antagonistic hormones (they have opposite effects) Which of the following glands secretes a hormone that raises blood calcium levels? Pancreas Adrenal medulla Posterior pituitary Parathyroids

Explanation / Answer

11) Pepsin ,an enzyme involved in chrmical digestion of proteins into smaller peptides. And is produced in the stomach and it helps digestion of the proteins in food. It's inactive form is pepsinogen

So answer is : A

12) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Heartburn is caused by excessive reflux of acidic gastric juice into the esophagus.

So answer is : B

13) Testosterone is a steroid hormone

So answer is : D

14) Bile salts are produced in liver.

So answer is: C

15) Hypothalamus is master control and rest are controlled by the endocrine system.

So answer is : N

16) goitre is caused by THYROID gland.

So answer is : A

17) Insulin lowers blood glucose levels by giving signal to the liver and muscle and fat cells to take in glucose from the blood.
It is produced by pancreas and antagonist to glucagon.

So answer is : B

18) parathyroid gland raises calcium level

So answer is : D

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