1.

Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of musclular or skeletal system.A. Muscular dystrophy -Age related shortening of musclesB. Osteoporosis -Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing ageC. Myasthenia gravis -Autoimmune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filamentsD. Gout -Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

Answer» Correct Answer - b
Osteporosis is an age related disease in which bones loose minerals and fibers from the matrix causing decrease bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age. Major causative factors of osteoporosis are imbalance of hormones like calcitonin of thyroid, parathormone of parathyroids, sex hormones and deficiencies of calcium and vitamins.


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions