Select the incorrect match with respect to structures given in column I and movements associated with them given in column II:
      Column-I                  Column-II
1. Microfilaments –  Amoeboid movement
2. Jaws                 –  Muscular movement
3. Ovum              –  Pseudopodial movement
4. Spermatozoa   –  Flagellar movement

Subtopic:  Introduction to Locomotion |
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Consider the given statements and choose the option which correctly states them as true(T) or false(F).
A. Locomotion requires a perfectly coordinated activity of the muscular and skeletal system only.
B. Macrophages as well as erythrocytes in blood move using pseudopodia formed by the streaming of protoplasm.
C. Movement of tongue uses contractile property of muscles.
D. Methods of locomotion performed by animals vary with their habitats and the demand of the situation.
   A   B   C  D
1. T   T   T  T
2. F   F   T  T
3. T   T   F  F
4. F   T   T  F
Subtopic:  Introduction to Locomotion |
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Complete the analogy and select the correct option:

Glenoid cavity: Pectoral girdle:: __________: Pelvic girdle
1. Acromion process
2. Occipital condyle
3. Acetabulum
4. Coracoid process
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Girdle |
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Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans.
1. Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing
2. Accumulation of urea and creatine in the joints causes their inflammation
3. An overdose of vitamin D causes osteoporosis
4. Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles causes muscle dystrophy
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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Assertion (A): A sarcomere consists of one 'A-band' and two half 'I-band'.
Reason (R): The sheath covering the bundle of muscle fibre is called fascia.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Basic Anatomy |
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Assertion (A): Cori-cycle prevents lactic acidosis in muscles under anaerobic condition.
Reason (R): Cori-cycle converts lactic acid of muscles into glucose in liver.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
Subtopic:  Energy for Muscle Contraction | Muscle Contraction: Other Considerations |
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Assertion (A): Phalangeal formula for human hand is 2 2 3 3 3.
Reason (R): Phalangeal parts depends on the number of tarsals.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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Assertion (A):  The dark band on myofibril is anisotropic band.
Reason (R): The light band on myofibril is isotropic band.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments | Skeletal Muscle: Sarcomere |
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Assertion (A): Myosin is not a part of thin filament.
Reason (R): Meromyosin polymerises to form myosin.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments |
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Assertion (A) The mechanism of muscle contraction can be explained by sliding-filament theory.
Reason (R): Muscular contraction occurs by the sliding of thick filaments over the thin filaments.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
Subtopic:  Sliding Filament Theory |
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