In humans, marrow is colloquially characterized as "red" or "yellow" marrow where the latter:

1. makes RBCs but not WBCs.

2. is found in flat bones only.

3. makes WBCs but not RBCs.

4. mostly adipose tissue.

Subtopic:  Human Skeleton: Introduction, Function, Parts |

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Acetylcholinesterase:

1. helps in binding of acetylcholine to its receptors.

2. catalyzes the synthesis of acetylcholine from acetate and choline.

3. stimulates receptors within the postsynaptic membrane.

4. breaks down acetylcholine.

Subtopic:  Sliding Filament Theory |
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During relaxation in smooth muscle:

1. calcium is removed from troponin.

2. Ca2+ bind to calmodulin.

3. myosin phosphatase removes phosphate from myosin.

4. Calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

Subtopic:  Muscle Contraction: Other Considerations |

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The drug curare causes:

1. flaccid paralysis.

2. spastic paralysis.

3. smooth muscle degeneration.

4. cardiac failure.

Subtopic:  Muscle Contraction: Other Considerations |

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A type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction is termed as:

1. isometric contraction.

2. isotonic contraction.

3. concentric contraction.

4. eccentric contraction.

Subtopic:  Muscle Contraction: Other Considerations |
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The joint between two pubic bones is called as:

1. syndesmosis

2. gomphosis

3. symphysis

4. synchondrosis

Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Girdle |
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The cancellous bone beneath the articular cartilage in a synovial joint:

1. provides a smooth surface for articulating

2. absorbs shocks and helps protect the joint

3. holds together the bones of the synovial joint

4. secretes synovial fluid

Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |

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The joint that is weak inferiorly and is most likely to be dislocated is:

1. knee joint

2. hip joint

3. shoulder joint

4. elbow

Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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A decrease in the mass of the muscle most commonly experienced when persons suffer temporary disabling circumstances is called as:

1. hypertrophy

2. atrophy

3. dystrophy

4. peristalsis

Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |

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Exposure to Sarin, a nerve gas will cause all the following except:

1. Failure to release acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction

2. Prolonged depolarization of the motor end plate

3. Paralysis eventually leading to death

4. Inability to break down acetylcholine

Subtopic:  Energy for Muscle Contraction |

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