The human ribs are termed as bicephalic because:

1. They have two articulations surfaces on their ventral end

2. They have two articulations surfaces on their dorsal end

3.  They have two articulations surfaces on their ventral end and two on dorsal end

4. They have two articulations surfaces on their ventral end and one on dorsal end

The clavicle articulated with the:

1. Xiphoid process of the sternum

2. Acromion of the scapula

3. Glenoid cavity of the scapula

4. Head of the humerus

Hypocalcemia may lead to:-

1. Kidney stones
2. Cholelithiasis
3. Stronger muscle contractions
4. Tetany

Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

      Joint                                             Type

1. Proximal radio-ulnar joint                 Pivot

2. Joint between the carpals               Gliding

3. Joint between metacarpal of           Saddle
    thumb and phalange

4. Humero-ulnar joint                         Hinge

The globular head of the myosin filament has active site/s for binding to:

 I. ATP

II. binding site for actin filament 

III. Calcium

1. Only I

2. Only I and II

3. Only II and III

4. I, II and III

Immediately after an action potential has peaked, which cellular gates open?

1. Sodium
2. Chloride
3. Calcium
4. Potassium

The useful purpose served by lactate fermentation is:
1. Make lactose available for gluconeogenesis
2. Production of additional ATP in anaerobic conditions
3. Regeneration of NAD+
4. Increased availability of oxygen for the skeletal muscle

Scapula is a large triangular flat bone situated in the dorsal part of the thorax between:

1. the second and fifth ribs

2. the second and seventh ribs

3. the third and sixth ribs

4. the third and eighth ribs

Consider the following statements:

I. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction

II. Muscular dystrophy is a progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles mostly due to genetic disorder

III. Tetany is rapid spasms in muscle due to high Ca"" in body fluid.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only

2. I and III only

3. II and III only

4. I, II and III

Match each item in Column I with one item in Column II and choose your answer from the codes given below:

Codes :