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Q138
(IAS/2001)
History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › National movement chronology
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
(Substance) | (Physiological role)
I. Ptyalin | (A) Converts angioten-sinogen in blood into angiotensin
II. Pepsin | (B) Digests starch
III. Renin | (C) Digests proteins
IV. Oxytocin | (D) Hydrolyses fats
| (E) Induces contraction of smooth muscles
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A
Explanation
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1. **Ptyalin** (also known as salivary amylase) is an enzyme in saliva that starts **digesting starch**.
2. **Pepsin** is a stomach enzyme that **digests proteins**.
3. **Renin** (spelled with one 'n') is an enzyme secreted by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure by **converting angiotensinogen into angiotensin**.
4. **Oxytocin** is a hormone that **induces contraction of smooth muscles**, specifically in the uterus during childbirth.
Therefore, the correct sequence is I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-E.
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