Consider the following statements about vitamins: 1. Vitamin A is fat-soluble. 2. Vitamin C is water-soluble. 3. Vitamin D can be synthesized in the skin by sunlight. Which of the above is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Explanation:
Lipase, produced by the pancreas, breaks down dietary fats (triglycerides) into monoglycerides and free fatty acids, aided by bile salts.

Explanation:
Solanum tuberosum is the scientific name of potato, a member of the Solanaceae family. Solanum melongena is brinjal (eggplant), Capsicum annuum is chili, and Lycopersicon esculentum is tomato. Potato is a tuber (modified stem) rich in starch, and is one of the world's major food crops.

Explanation:
Insulin, secreted by the pancreas, promotes cellular glucose uptake, lowering blood sugar levels. Adrenaline (epinephrine) from the adrenal medulla triggers the fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate and energy supply. Thyroxine, produced by the thyroid gland, requires iodine as an essential component for its synthesis; iodine deficiency causes goiter. All statements are correct.