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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NEET - 2013
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During muscle contraction in humans the:
1. Sarcomere does not shorten
2. A band remains the same
3. A, H and I bands shorten
4. Actin filaments shorten
Subtopic:  Sliding Filament Theory |
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NEET - 2013
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Three of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts are correctly matched with their respective inclusive skeletal category and one pair is not matched. Identify the non-matching pair.

Pairs of skeletal parts

Category

1.

Malleus and stapes

Ear ossicles

2.

Sternum and Ribs

Axial skeleton

3.

Clavicle and Glenoid cavity

Pelvic girdle

4.

Humerus and ulna

Appendicular skeleton

Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Girdle |
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AIPMT - 2011
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The type of muscles present in our:

1. upper arms are smooth muscle fibres fusiform in shape
2. heart is involuntary and unstriated smooth muscles
3. intestine are striated and involuntary 
4. thighs are striated and voluntary
Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Basic Anatomy |
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AIPMT - 2011
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Which one of the following pairs of structures is correctly matched with their correct description:

Structure Description
1. Cartilage and
cornea
No blood supply but do
require oxygen for
respiratory need
2. Shoulder joint
and elbow
joint
Ball and socket type
of joint
3. Premolars and
molars
20 in all and 3- rooted
4. Tibia and
fibula
Both form parts of knee
joint
Subtopic:  Human Skeleton: Introduction, Function, Parts |
AIPMT - 2010
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Which one of the following is the correct description of a certain part of a normal human skeleton:
 

1. First vertebra is the axis which articulates with the occipital condyles
2. The 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called the floating ribs
3. Glenoid cavity is a depression to which the thigh bone articulates
4. Parietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are joined by fibrous joint
Subtopic:  Fibrous & Catilaginous Joints |
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AIPMT - 2010
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Which one of the following pairs of chemical substances, is correctly categorised?

1. Pepsin and prolactin - Two digestive enzymes secreted in the stomach
2. Troponin and myosin - Complex proteins in striated muscles
3. Secretin and rhodopsin - Polypeptide hormones
4. Calcitonin and thymosin - Thyroid hormones
Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments |
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AIPMT - 2012
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The contractile protein of skeletal muscle involving ATPase activity is:

1. tropomyosin

2. myosin

3. α-actinin

4. troponin

Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments |
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AIPMT - 2006
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Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?

1. Floating ribs in humans - 4

2. Amino acids found in proteins - 16

3. Types of diabetes - 3

4. Cervical vertebrae in humans - 8

Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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AIPMT - 2008
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In human body, which one of the following is anatomically correct?

1.Floating ribs-2 pairs2.Collar bones-3 pairs
3.Salivary glands-1 pair4.Cranial nerves-10 pairs
Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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AIPMT - 2007
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