Abnormal curvature of the vertebral column where the alignment shows a lateral deviation is called as:

1. kyphosis 2. lordosis
3. scoliosis 4. ankylosis
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
1. Myasthenia gravis Autoimmune disorder affecting neuro-muscular junction
2. Tetany Spasms in muscle due to high Ca++ in body fluids
3. Osteoporosis Decreased bone mass is commonly due to decreased levels of estrogen
4. Gout Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
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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.
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Tetany is caused by:
1. low levels of Ca++ in body fluids
2. high levels of Ca++ in body fluids
3. low levels of K+ in body fluids
4. high levels of K+ in body fluids

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Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system.
1. Muscular dystrophy - age related shortening of muscles
2. Osteoporosis- decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
3. Myasthenia gravis- auto immune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
4. Gout- inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

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