Q. No.Given below are two statements:
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
| Assertion (A): | Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. |
| Reason (R): | Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen. |
| 1. | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 4. | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 77%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2022
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Which of the following is a correct match for disease and its symptoms?
| 1. | Muscular dystrophy | An auto immune disorder causing progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle |
| 2. | Arthritis | Inflamed joints |
| 3. | Tetany | high Ca2+ level causing rapid spasms. |
| 4. | Myasthenia gravis | Genetic disorder resulting in weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 71%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2022
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Gout is a type of disorder which leads to:
| 1. | Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals |
| 2. | Weakening of bones due to decreased bone mass |
| 3. | Inflammation of joints due to cartilage degeneration |
| 4. | Weakening of bones due to low calcium level |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 93%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2022
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Chronic auto immune disorder affecting neuro muscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle is called as:
| 1. | Myasthenia gravis | 2. | Gout |
| 3. | Arthritis | 4. | Muscular dystrophy |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2021
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Match the following columns and select the correct option:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Gout | (i) | Decreased levels of estrogen |
| (b) | Osteoporosis | (ii) | Low Ca++ ions in the blood |
| (c) | Tetany | (iii) | Accumulation of uric acid crystals |
| (d) | Muscular dystrophy | (iv) | Autoimmune disorder |
| (v) | Genetic disorder |
| Options: | (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) |
| 1. | (ii) | (i) | (iii) | (iv) |
| 2. | (iii) | (i) | (ii) | (v) |
| 3. | (iv) | (v) | (i) | (ii) |
| 4. | (i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2020
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Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?
1. Botulism
2. Tetany
3. Muscular dystrophy
4. Myasthenia gravis
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2019
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Which of the following diseases is an auto-immune disorder?
| 1. | Myasthenia gravis | 2. | Arthritis |
| 3. | Osteoporosis | 4. | Gout |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 92%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2019
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Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
| 1. | Aldosterone and Prolactin |
| 2. | Progesterone and Aldosterone |
| 3. | Estrogen and Parathyroid hormone |
| 4. | Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2018
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Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to:
| 1. | junction leading to fatigue |
| 2. | high concentration of ca++ and Na+ |
| 3. | decreased level of oestrogen |
| 4. | accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints |
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 91%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2016
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Lack of relaxation between successive stimuli in sustained muscle contraction is known as?
1. fatigue
2. tetanus
3. tonus
4. spasm
2. tetanus
3. tonus
4. spasm
Subtopic: Â Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2016
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