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) |
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 |
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 |
Unit of contraction in a muscle fiber is:
1. Sarcomere
2. Muscle fiber
3. Actin
4. None
The name of the joint between the ribs and sternum is:
1. Cartilaginous joint
2. Angular joint
3. Gliding joint
4. Fibrous joint
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 |
Match List-I with List-II
List-I | List-II | ||
(a) | Scapula | (i) | Cartilaginous joints |
(b) | Cranium | (ii) | Flat bone |
(c) | Sternum | (iii) | Fibrous joints |
(d) | Vertebral column | (iv) | Triangular flat bone |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
1. | (iv) | (ii) | (iii) | (i) |
2. | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
3. | (i) | (iii) | (ii) | (iv) |
4. | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) | (i) |
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. |
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 |