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Q. No.Sliding filament theory can be best explained as
1.
when myofilaments slide pass each other actin filaments shorten while myosin filament do not shorten
2.
actin and myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other
3.
actin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other
4.
when myofilament slide pass each other myosin filament shorten while actin filaments do not shorten
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Which of the following is required for the breaking of cross-bridge during muscle contraction?
1. ATP and Ca++
2. ADP and Ca++
3. Only Ca++
4. ATP only
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Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:
| 1. | when myofilaments slide past each other, actin filaments shorten while myosin filament does not shorten |
| 2. | actin and myosin filaments shorten and slide past each other |
| 3. | actin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other |
| 4. | when myofilaments slide past each other, myosin filaments shorten while actin filaments do not shorten |
Subtopic: Sliding Filament Theory |
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The H-zone in the skeletal muscle fibre is due to:
| 1. | The central gap between myosin filaments in the A-band. |
| 2. | The central gap between actin filaments extends through myosin filaments in the A-band. |
| 3. | Extension of myosin filaments in the central portion of the A-band |
| 4. | The absence of myofibrils in the central portion of the A-band. |
Subtopic: Skeletal Muscle: Sarcomere |
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Subtopic: Number of Bone in Appendicular Skeleton |
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Consider the statements given below and choose the option that correctly states them as true(T) or false (F)
| (a) | Locomotion, changes of body postures and heat production are some of the functions of skeletal muscle tissue |
| (b) | Actin filaments are firmly attached to the Z-line |
| (c) | The portion of myofibril between non-consecutive 'Z' lines is called sacromere |
| (d) | Muscles constitute more than 50% of the body weight in an adult human |
| a | b | c | d | |
| 1. | T | T | T | T |
| 2. | T | F | F | T |
| 3. | T | T | F | F |
| 4. | F | T | T | T |
Subtopic: Introduction to Locomotion | Skeletal Muscle: Basic Anatomy | Skeletal Muscle: Sarcomere |
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Select the incorrect matching of three items and their grouping category
| 1. | IIeum, ischium pubis - Form coxal bones of pelvic girdle |
| 2. | Actin, myosin, troponin - Muscle proteins |
| 3. | Malleus, incus, stapes - Ear osicles |
| 4. | Hyoid, zygomatic, sphenoid - Skull bones |
Subtopic: Appendicular Skeleton: Girdle |
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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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A motor neuron along with the muscle fibres connected to it constitutes a:
| 1. | Neuro-muscular junction |
| 2. | Motor end plate |
| 3. | Sarcomere |
| 4. | Motor unit |
Subtopic: Muscle Contraction: Other Considerations |
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle?
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
| A: | Muscle bundles are held together by collagenous connective tissue layer called fascicle. |
| B: | Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre is a store house of calcium ions. |
| C: | Striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibre is due to distribution pattern of actin and myosin proteins. |
| D: | M line is considered as functional unit of contraction called sarcomere. |
| 1. | C and D only | 2. | A, B and C only |
| 3. | B and C only | 4. | A, C and D only |
Subtopic: Skeletal Muscle: Basic Anatomy | Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments | Skeletal Muscle: Sarcomere |
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