Assertion (A): The pancreas is a mixed gland. Reason (R): It has exocrine acini secreting enzymes and endocrine islets secreting hormones. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Explanation:
Luteinizing hormone (LH) binds to Leydig cells in the testes, stimulating testosterone production. FSH stimulates Sertoli cells for spermatogenesis. GnRH is hypothalamic.

Explanation:
The retina is the inner lining of the eye containing rods and cones, the photoreceptor cells for vision. The cochlea is a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear containing the organ of Corti, essential for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses. Taste buds are primarily on the tongue but are also found on the soft palate, epiglottis, and upper esophagus. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Explanation:
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin stored primarily in the liver, and excess can lead to toxicity. The B-complex vitamins are water-soluble and generally not stored in the body in significant amounts. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in body fat and liver, making excess Vitamin D difficult to excrete, potentially causing hypervitaminosis D. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.