The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of:
| 1. | Cartilaginous joint | 2. | Synovial joint |
| 3. | Saddle joint | 4. | Fibrous joint |
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) |
During muscular contraction, which of the following events occur?
| (a) | 'H' zone disappears |
| (b) | 'A' band widens |
| (c) | 'I' band reduces in width |
| (d) | Myosin hydrolyzes ATP, releasing the ADP and Pi |
| (e) | Z-lines attached to actins are pulled inwards |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (b), (c), (d) and (e) only
2. (b), (d), (e) and (a) only
3. (a), (c), (d) and (e) only
4. (a), (b), (c) and (d) only
| Column-I | Column-II | |
| 1. | Medulla oblongata | controls respiration and cardiovascular reflexes. |
| 2. | Limbic system | consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain; controls movement. |
| 3. | Hypothalamus | production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger and thirst. |
| 4. | Corpus callosum | band of fibers connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres. |
Nissl bodies are mainly composed of:
| 1. | Proteins and lipids | 2. | DNA and RNA |
| 3. | Nucleic acids and SER | 4. | Free ribosomes and RER |
The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because:
| 1. | it is provided with a duct |
| 2. | it only stores and releases hormones |
| 3. | it is under the regulation of hypothalamus |
| 4. | it secretes enzymes |
Artificial light, extended work-time and reduced sleep-time disrupt the activity of:
| 1. | Thymus gland | 2. | Pineal gland |
| 3. | Adrenal gland | 4. | Posterior pituitary gland |
Which of the following conditions will stimulate the parathyroid gland to release parathyroid hormone?
1. Fall in active Vitamin D levels
2. Fall in blood Ca2+ levels
3. Fall in bone Ca2+ levels
4. Rise in blood Ca2+ levels
Match the following columns and select the correct option:
| Column-I | Column-II | ||
| (a) | Pituitary gland | (i) | Grave's disease |
| (b) | Thyroid gland | (ii) | Diabetes mellitus |
| (c) | Adrenal gland | (iii) | Diabetes insipidus |
| (d) | Pancreas | (iv) | Addison's disease |
| Options: | (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) |
| 1. | (iii) | (ii) | (i) | (iv) |
| 2. | (iii) | (i) | (iv) | (ii) |
| 3. | (ii) | (i) | (iv) | (iii) |
| 4. | (iv) | (iii) | (i) | (ii) |
| 1. | estrogen and inhibin | 2. | progesterone only |
| 3. | progesterone and inhibin | 4. | estrogen and progesterone |
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