Abnormal curvature of the vertebral column where the alignment shows a lateral deviation is called as:
1. | kyphosis | 2. | lordosis |
3. | scoliosis | 4. | ankylosis |
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 |
Assertion (A): | Post-menopausal women are at higher risk to develop osteoporosis. |
Reason (R): | Level of oestrogen in post-menopausal women is decreased. |
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. |
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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