Tetany is characterised by:
1. arthritis in multiple joints of the body
2. wild contractions in muscle due to low Ca2+ in body fluid
3. flaccid paralysis due to high K+ in body fluid
4. atrophy of muscle due to prolonged disuse

Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The incidence of osteoporosis is higher in post-menopausal women.
Reason (R): Post-menopausal women have a decreased level of estrogen.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are False.
4. (A) is True and (R) is False.
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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Regarding the ultra-structure of a sarcomere, the Z line corresponds to:
1. a band where only actin molecules are found
2. a band where only myosin molecules are found
3. an attachment point for actin molecules
4. an attachment point for myosin molecules
Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments | Skeletal Muscle: Sarcomere |
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Arrange the given events in the correct chronological sequence of their occurrence [earliest to last] in which they occur during a single stimulation of a skeletal muscle.
A. active sites on actin myofilament are exposed
B. actin myofilament slides over myosin myofilament
C. Ca2+ ion binds to troponin
D. myosin heads move
E. cross bridges form
1. E – A – C – D - B
2. A – C – E – D - B
3. C – A – E – D - B
4. C – E – A – D - B
Subtopic:  Sliding Filament Theory |
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Identify the correct statements:
I: A synovial joint is a freely moveable joint.
II: A cartilaginous joint does not allow any movement.
III: A fibrous joint allows limited movement.

1. Only I and II
2. Only II and III
3. Only I
4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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How many of the given pairs are correctly matched:
I: Ball and socket joint Between humerus and pectoral girdle
II: Hinge joint Knee joint
III: Pivot joint Between atlas and occipital bone
IV: Gliding joint Between the carpals
V: Saddle joint Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
 
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion(A): Synovial joints allow considerable movement.
Reason(R): Synovial joints are characterised by the presence of a fluid filled synovial cavity between the articulating surfaces of the two bones.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are False.
4. (A) is True and (R) is False.
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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The thigh bone articulates the coxal bone at:
1. Obturator foramen
2. Glenoid cavity
3. Acetabulum
4. Olecranon fossa
 
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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Scapula:
I: is a large triangular flat bone situated in the dorsal part of the thorax between the second and the seventh ribs.
II: has an expanded process called the acromion.
III: has glenoid cavity which articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Axial Skeleton: I | Axial Skeleton: II | Appendicular Skeleton |
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Clavicle:
I: is a part of the pectoral girdle.
II: articulates with acromion process of scapula and with sternum
III: is commonly called the collar bone.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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