The ATPase activity of the myosin head is dependent on:

1. Magnesium ions

2. Manganese ions

3. Calcium ions

4. Ferric ions

Skeletal muscle bundles [fascicles] are held together by a common connective tissue layer called:

1. Perimysium

2. Endomysium

3. Fascia

4. Aponeurosis

The neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction is:

1. Adrenaline

2. Nor-adrenaline

3. Dopamine

4. Acetylcholine

During muscle contraction, the length of all the following gets reduced except:

1. H-Zone

2. A-Band

3. I-Band

4. Sacromere

What is true about the white muscle fibers?

1. Myoglobin content is high

2. They have a large number of mitochondria

3. They depend on anaerobic process for energy

4. They are adapted for slow sustained activities

The human ribs are termed as bicephalic because:

The clavicle is 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. the 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