Biology Quiz 4

Dehydration is caused by not drinking enough fluid or by losing more fluid than you take in. During dehydration, Sodium chloride is the substance that is usually lost by the body. Fluid is lost through sweat, tears, vomiting, urine or diarrhea. Dehydration is almost invariably associated with some loss of salt (sodium chloride) as well.

White lung disease is prevalent among the workers of Asbestos industry. White lung is another name for asbestosis. Asbestosis is an asbestos-related medical condition where the lungs become damaged and scarred because of asbestos fibres. Asbestosis is caused by the prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibres.

Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids are also called essential fatty acids. Coconut oil does not contain essential fatty acids. It is a highly beneficial healthy fat but does not actually contain Omega fatty acids. Sunflower oil, Mustard oil and Groundnut oil contain essential fatty acids.

Germplasm bank is meant for the ex-situ conservation of various species. Ex-situ conservation is the technique of conservation of all levels of biological diversity outside their natural habitats through different techniques like zoo, captive breeding, aquarium, botanical garden, gene bank and Germplasm banks.

The liver secretes bile juice that does not contain enzymes but helps in digestion. Salivary gland secrets ptyalin which is the first digestive enzyme. The small intestine secrets maltase, and peptidase. The pancreas produces pancreatic amylase, trypsin, nuclease, nucleosidases, and lipase.

The primary function of sweat glands is to keep the core body temperature at approximately 37°C by releasing sweat in a hot environment or during physical activity. As the water in the sweat evaporates, the surface of the skin cools.

Salivary amylase is an enzyme that is present in the saliva of humans. It is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands.

Pink mould is the common name for Neurospora. Neurospora is a genus of Ascomycete fungi. It produces pink or red bread mould.

Brailing is the process of preventing the birds from flying. It is nothing but a piece of tiny ropes of clothes used to cover the bird's wing. So that the bird lost its balance to flight.

Amla is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor' due to its immunity. The Vitamin C content of Amla makes it an excellent source of building immunity and metabolism. It is known to fight both viral and bacterial ailments efficiently and reducing the impact of various health problems.