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| 101. |
The muscles which on contraction rotates the foream the make palm face upward and forward isA. pronatorB. supinatorC. abductorD. adductor |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 102. |
When body part moves towards the median axis, it is calledA. adductorB. pronatorC. abductorD. supinator |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 103. |
The type of muscle present in the alimentary canal isA. smooth muscle fibreB. striped muscle fibreC. cardiac muscle fibreD. both (1) and (2) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 104. |
The largest muscle in the human body isA. gluteus maximusB. stapediusC. sartoriusD. masseter |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 105. |
Which one of the following is correct description of a certain part of a normal human skeleton ?A. Parietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are joined by fibrous jointB. First vertebra is axis which articulates with the occipital condylesC. The 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called the following ribsD. Glenoid cavity is a depression to which the thigh bone articulates |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 106. |
The number of vertebrae present in cervical, theoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccyx regions are respectivelyA. 7,12,5,1,1B. 7,5,1,12,1C. 12,7,5,1,1,D. 1,7,5,12,1 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 107. |
Read the following matches (i) Glenoid cavity - Scapula (ii) Bicipital tuberosity - humerus (iii) Styloid Process - Ulna Which of these are correct?A. (i) and (ii)B. (i) & (iii)C. (ii) and (iii)D. All are correct |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 108. |
What are tibia and fibula? |
| Answer» Bones of the lower leg (shank). | |
| 109. |
Go through the following matches (i) Gluteal tuberosity - Tibia Medial malleolus - Fibula (iii) Greater Trochanter - Femur Which of these are correct?A. (i) onlyB. (iii) onlyC. (i) and (ii)D. (ii) and (iii) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 110. |
Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals is called asA. goutB. Rheumatoid ArthirtisC. OsteoarthritisD. Rickets |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 111. |
The lactic acid generated during muscle contraction in coverted to glycogen mainly inA. liverB. muscleC. adrenalsD. pancreas |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 112. |
Assertion. Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilize the movements of the joint. Reason. Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion, then mark a.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explantation of the Assertion, then mark b.C. If Assertion is true statement but reason is false, then mark c.D. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements then mark d. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 113. |
Three of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts are correctly matched with their respective inclusive skeletal category and one pair is not matched. Identify the non-matching pairA. Sternum and Ribs Axial skeletalB. Clavical & Glenoid cavity Pelvic girdleC. Humerus and ulna Appendicular skeletonD. Malleus and stapes Ear ossicles |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 114. |
Three of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts are correctly matched with their respective inclusive skeletal category and one pair is not matched. Identify the non-matching pairA. `{:(,"Pair of skeletal parts",,"Category"),(,"sternum and ribs",,"axial skeleton"):}`B. `{:(,"Pair of skeletal parts",,"Category"),(,"clavicle and glenoid cavity ",,"pelvic girdle"):}`C. `{:(,"Pair of skeletal parts",,"Category"),(,"humerus and ulna",,"appendicular skeleton"):}`D. `{:(,"Pair of skeletal parts",,"Category"),(,"malleus and stapes",,"ear ossicles"):}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 115. |
Match the following and mark the correct option `{:("Column I", " ""Column II"),("Fast muscle fibres",i."Myoglobin"),("Slow muscle fibres",ii."Lactic acid"),("Actin filament",iii."Contractile unit"),("Sarcomere",iv. "I-band"):}`A. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(iii)B. A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(iv)C. A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)D. A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(i) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 116. |
Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeletal systemA. `{:("Type of joint",,"Example"),("Cartilaginous joint",,"between fronial and parietal"):}`B. `{:("Type of joint",,"Example"),("Pivot joint",,"between third and fourth cervical vertebrae"):}`C. `{:("Type of joint",,"Example"),("Hinge joint",,"between humerus and pectoral girdle"):}`D. `{:("Type of joint",,"Example"),("Gliding joint",,"between carpals"):}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 117. |
Which of the following is common among mammals ?A. They do not moultB. They are carnivoresC. They are carnivoresD. They have ventral nerve cord |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 118. |
Red muscle fibres are heavily dependent on which of the following in order to function properly? (i) Oxygen concentration (ii) ATP levels (iii) Intracellular glucose storageA. I and II onlyB. II and III onlyC. III onlyD. I, II and III |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 119. |
Red muscle fibres are rich inA. cholesterolB. lysosomersC. microsomesD. mitochondria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 120. |
Stimulation of muscle fibre by a motor neuron occurs atA. the neuromuscular junctionB. the transverse tubulesC. the myofibrilD. the sacroplasmic reticulum |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 121. |
What is a motor unit? |
| Answer» A motor neuron and the group of muscle fibres innervated by its axon form a functional unit, called motor unit. | |
| 122. |
Stimulation of muscle fibre by a motor neuron occurs atA. The sacroplasmic reticulumB. The neuromuscular junctionC. The transverse tubulesD. The myofibril |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 123. |
Read the following statements (i) In cardiac muscle fibres sacroplasmic reticulum is poorly formed (ii)B Blood supply is scanty in case of smooth muscle fibres (iii) Tropomyosin occurs in actin filaments in the form of complexes which are arranged over actin fibres and represent sites where myosin binds to actin. (iv) Salts of citrate and oxalates act as anticoagulants as they precipitate `Ca^(2+)` Select the correct statementsA. (i),(ii),(iii)B. (i),(iii),(iv)C. (ii),(iii),(iv)D. (i),(ii),(iv) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 124. |
A sustained state of contraction caused by rapid succession of many stimuli isA. twitchB. fatigueC. tetanusD. contracture |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 125. |
Why do relaxed skeletal muscles remain in partial contraction as long as their nerves are intact? |
| Answer» All apparently relaxed skeletal muscles remain in partial contraction because such a muscle can react more rapidly and can contract more strongly than one which is completely relaxed. It is necessary to maintain posture and form of the body. | |
| 126. |
Assertion. Hydra is capable of a variety of movements. Reason. Hydra has antagonistic longitudinal and circular muscle fibres.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A .B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 127. |
Assertion. A motor unit is a group of motor neurons in CNS. Reason. A motor unit inhibits movement.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A .B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 128. |
Assertion. The extensor muscles of the human back remain in sustained contraction to maintain erect posture against gravity. Reason. The extensor muscles are rich in red muscle fibres with abundant mitochondria and myoglobin.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A .B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 129. |
Articular cartilage of synovial joint isA. fibrocatilageB. elastic cartilageC. hyaline cartilageD. all of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 130. |
What makes the synovial joint freely movable ? List any two of synovial joints. |
| Answer» Rotatory movement in ball and socket joint, condyles sliding movement in hinge joint and presence of synovial fluid makes them freely movable. Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant and enables free movement avoiding friction. | |
| 131. |
What is the type of movable joint present between the atlas and axis?A. PivotB. SaddleC. HingeD. Gliding |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 132. |
Intervertbral disc is found in the vertebral column ofA. BirdsB. ReptilesC. MammalsD. Amphibians |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 133. |
Fill in the blanks : (a) Troponin is a part of ………. filament. (b) Head of ……… has ATPase activity. (c ) Humerus, radius and ……….. bones are found in the fore arm. (d) Acetabulum is present in the …………. girdle. (e ) Ball and socket joint is a .......... joint. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - (a) thin, (b) myosin, (c ) ulna, (d) pelvic, (e ) synovial. | |
| 134. |
ATPase activity in muscle fibre lies withA. light meromyosinB. troponinC. head of heavy meromyosinD. short arm of heavy meromyosin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 135. |
In resting stage, binding sites for myosin on actin filaments are masked byA. TroponinB. Light meromyosinC. Heavy meromyosinD. Calcium ions |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 136. |
Given diagram shows bone of the left human hindlimb as seen from front. It has certain mistakes in labelling. Which of the following pairs contain both wrongly labelled bones ? A. tibia and tarsalsB. femur and fibulaC. fibula and phalangesD. tarsals and femur |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 137. |
Go through the following matches (i) Acetabulum - Hip bone (ii) Ischial tubersoity - Hip bone (iii) Maxila - Check bone Which of these are correct?A. (i) and (ii)B. (ii) and (iii)C. (i) and (iii)D. All are correct |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 138. |
In a resting muscle fibre, tropomyosin partially coversA. Ca binding sites on troponinB. actin binding sites on myosinC. myosin binding sites on actinD. Ca binding sites on actin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 139. |
Skeletal muscles are controlled byA. autonomic nervesB. somatic nervesC. sympathetic nervesD. parasympathetic nerves |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 140. |
Which one of the following pairs of chemical substance, is correctly categorized ?A. Troponin and myosin - Complex proteins in striated musclesB. Secretin and rhodopsin - Polypeptide hormonesC. Calcitonin and thymosin - Thyroid hormonesD. Pepsin and prolactin - Two digestive enzymes secreted in stomach |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 141. |
Match the columns 1 and II. and choose the correct combination from the options given. `{:(,"Column I","Column II"),(,(a)"Smooth muscle",(1)"Myogobin"),(,(b)"Tropomuysin",(2)"Thin filament"),(,(c )"Red muscle",(3)"Sutures"),(,(d)"Skull",(4)"Involuntary"):}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - (i) (e ) ; (ii) (c ) ; (iii) (a) ; (iv) (d) | |
| 142. |
Which of the following statements is consistent with smooth muscle architecture?A. The presence of deep, invaginating. T-tubulesB. Actin and myosin orgainzed into visible striationsC. Multicellular units of muscle tissue that function voluntarilyD. Multiunit muscle cells that are active during Gl peristalsis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 143. |
Clavicle articulates with . . . . . . . . Of scapulaA. acromion processB. glenoid processC. acetabulum cavityD. ball and socket joint |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 144. |
The point where the scapula and clavicle articulate isA. glenoid cavityB. coracoid processC. trochleaD. acromion process |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 145. |
What is muscle ? Write the names of different types of muscles. |
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Answer» Muscle is a tissue which consists of long, narrow, highly specialized cells called muscle fibres. Three types of muscles are (i) striated muscles, (ii) smooth muscles, and (iii) cardiac muscles. |
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| 146. |
It is an outcome of irregularties in metabolism of nitrogenous wasteA. OsteoporosisB. OsteoarthritisC. Gouty arthritisD. Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 147. |
Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of musclular or skeletal system.A. Osteoporosis - decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing ageB. Myasthenia gravis - Auto immune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filamentsC. Gout - inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calciumD. Muscular dystrophy - age related shortening of muscles |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 148. |
Select the correct statement about disorder of muscular or skeletal systemA. Muscular dystrophy-age related shortening or musclesB. Osteoporosis-decrease in bone mass and higher chance of fractures with advancing ageC. Myasthenia gravis - Auto immune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filamentsD. Gout inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 149. |
Name the disease which occurs especially in men and is an inherited disorder of purine metabolism. How does it develop? |
| Answer» Gout , Body forms excess amounts of uric acid and crystals of sodium urate which are deposited in the synovial joints, giving rise to severe arthritis. | |
| 150. |
(i) Why does your mother insist you to have a glass of milk daily ? (ii) Mention atleast two diseases which are associated with skeletal system. |
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Answer» (i) Milk consists of lot of calcium required for formation of bones. (ii) Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis. |
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