Cells of human body exhibit three main types of movements. Cytoskeleton elements called microfilaments play an important role in:

A. Amoeboid movements

B. Ciliary movements

C. Muscular movements

1. Only A 2. Only A and B
3. Only A and C 4. A, B and C

Subtopic:  Introduction to Locomotion |
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Pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones [page 311; para 3]. Each coxal bone articulates with:

A. Sacrum
B. Head of femur
C. Other coxal bone

1. Only A 2. Only A and B
3. Only A and C 4. A, B and C
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Girdle |
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Match the type of muscle shown in Column I with location in Column II and select the correct match from the codes given:

COLUMN I COLUMN II
A P
B Q
C R  
                
Codes:
A B C
1. P Q R
2. P R Q
3. Q R P
4. Q P R
Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Basic Anatomy |
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The structure shown in the given diagram is a:

1. Muscle fibre
2. Myofibril
3. Myofilament
4. Myoblasts

Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

1. Occipital bone Cranial bone that has condyles for articulation with superior region of the vertebral column
2. Ethmoid Cranial bone forming the superior roof of the nasal cavity
3. Sphenoid Cranial bone that has a saddle-like depression, location of pituitary
4. Frontal bone An unpaired cranial bone
Subtopic:  Axial Skeleton: I |
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Which of the following diagrams describes a pivot joint?

1. 2.
2. 4.
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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Regarding the source of energy for muscle contraction:

I: The immediate source is ATP
II: Creatine phosphate stores energy but has to be converted to ATP prior to use

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Energy for Muscle Contraction |
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Match each item in Column I with the one in Column II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Column I Column II
A Pivot joint P Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
B. Saddle joint Q Between atlas and axis vertebrae
C Gliding joint R Between carpal bones
D Hinge joint S Humero-ulnar joint
Codes
A B C D
1. P Q R S
2. Q P S R
3. Q P R S
4. P Q S R
Subtopic:  Fibrous & Catilaginous Joints |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Vertebrochondral ribs are called true ribs.
Reason (R): Vertebraochondral ribs are attached to the thoracic vertebrae dorsally and are ventrally connected to the sternum.
  
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:  Sternum & Ribs |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 
Assertion (A): Post-menopausal women are at higher risk to develop osteoporosis.
Reason (R): Level of oestrogen in post-menopausal women is decreased.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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