Question 1: Palette 1/169

Errorless NEET 2022 MCQ

Which of the following is a correct match for disease and its symptoms

A

Myasthenia gravis – genetic disorder resulting in weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle

B

Muscular dystrophy – an autoimmune disorder causing progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle

C

Arthritis – inflamed joints

D

Tetany – high Ca²⁺ level causing rapid spasms

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Errorless NEET 2022 MCQ

Assertion : Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chance of fractures. Reason : Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Errorless NEET 2021 MCQ

Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of inactive fibrinogens to fibrins

A

Renin

B

Epinephrine

C

Thrombokinase

D

Thrombin

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Errorless NEET 2021 MCQ

During muscular contraction which of the following events occur" (D) Myosine 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

A

(A), (B), (C), (D) only

B

(B), (C), (D), (E) only

C

(B), (D), (E), (A) only

D

(A), (C), (D), (E) only

Question 5: Palette 5/169

Errorless NEET 2020 MCQ

Match the following columns and select the correct option Column - I With Column - II

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Floating ribs (B) Acromion (C) Scapula (D) Glenoid cavity	(P) Located between second and seventh ribs (Q) Head of the humerus (R) Clavicle (S) Do not connect with the sternum

A

A-S, B-R, C-P, D-Q

B

A-Q, B-S, C-P, D-R

C

A-P, B-R, C-Q, D-S

D

A-R, B-Q, C-S, D-P

Question 6: Palette 6/169

Errorless NEET 2019 MCQ

Select the correct option

A

$8^{th}$ , $9^{th}$ and $10^{th}$ pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum

B

$11^{th}$ and $12^{th}$ pairs of ribs are connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage

C

Each rib is a flat thin bone and all the ribs are connected dorsally to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to the sternum

D

There are seven pairs of vertebrosternal, three pairs of vertebrochondral and two pairs of vertebral ribs

Question 7: Palette 7/169

Errorless NEET 2019 MCQ

Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited

A

Tetany

B

Muscular dystrophy

C

Myasthenia gravis

D

Botulism

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Errorless NEET 2018 MCQ

Calcium is important in skeletal muscle contraction because it

A

Binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin

B

Activates the myosin ATPase by binding to it

C

Detaches the myosin head from the actin filament

D

Prevents the formation of bonds between the myosin cross bridges and the actin filament

Question 9: Palette 9/169

Errorless NEET 2017 MCQ

The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of

A

Fibrous joint

B

Cartilaginous joint

C

Synovial joint

D

Saddle joint

Question 10: Palette 10/169

Errorless NEET (Phase-II) 2016 MCQ

Osteoporosis, an age related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to

A

Accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints

B

Immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue

C

High concentration of $Ca^{++}$ and $Na^{+}$

D

Decreased level of estrogen

Question 11: Palette 11/169

Errorless GUJCET 2015 MCQ

Which one is not cranial bone

A

Frontal

B

Zygomatic

C

Temporal

D

Sphenoid

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Errorless AIPMT 2015 MCQ

Which of the following joints would allow no movement

A

Cartilaginous joint

B

Synovial joint

C

Ball and socket joint

D

Fibrous joint

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Errorless KCET 2015 MCQ

The given figure is associated with myosin monomer (meromyosin). Identify A to C

A

A - cross arm, B - head, C - ATP binding sites

B

A - head, B - cross arm, C - ATP binding sites

C

A - head, B - cross arm, C - $Ca^{+2}$ binding sites

D

A - head, B - cross arm, C - GTP binding sites

Question 14: Palette 14/169

Errorless AIPMT 2015 MCQ

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system

A

Storage of minerals

B

Production of body heat

C

Locomotion

D

Production of erythrocytes

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Errorless GUJCET 2014 MCQ

Which option is correct for the region labelled as a, b, c and d in the given diagram

A

A - Clavicle, B - Scapula, C - Humerus, D - Ulna

B

A - Scapula, B - Clavicle, C - Humerus, D - Ulna

C

A - Clavicle, B - Ulna, C - Radius, D - Humerus

D

A - Clavicle, B - Glenoid cavity, C - Radius, D - L

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Errorless GUJCET 2014 MCQ

For the given statement 'X' and 'Y', which option is the correct option Statement 'X' – Red muscle are also called aerobic muscle Statement 'Y' – Red muscle possesses large amount of mitochondria which can utilize large amount of oxygen stored in them for ATP production

A

Statement 'X' and 'Y' are correct and statement 'Y' is incorrect explanation for 'X'

B

Statement 'X' is correct and 'Y' is incorrect

C

Statement 'X' is incorrect and 'Y' is correct

D

Statement 'X' and 'Y' are correct and statement 'Y' is correct explanation for 'X'

Question 17: Palette 17/169

Errorless NEET (Kamataka) 2013 MCQ

Identify the tissue shown in the diagram and match with its characteristics and its location

A

Smooth muscles, show branching, found in the walls of the heart

B

Cardiac muscles, unbranched muscles, found in the walls of the heart

C

Striated muscles, tapering at both-ends, attached with the bones of the ribs

D

Skeletal muscle, shows striations and closely attached with the bones of the limbs

Question 18: Palette 18/169

Errorless NEET 2013 MCQ

The H-zone in the skeletal muscle fibre is due to

A

Extension of myosin filaments in the central portion of the A-band

B

The absence of myofibrils in the central portion of A-band

C

The central gap between myosin filaments in the A-band

D

The central gap between actin filaments extending through myosin filaments in the A-band

Question 19: Palette 19/169

Errorless NEET (Kamataka) 2013 MCQ

Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans

A

Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing

B

Accumulation of urea and creatine in the joints cause their inflammation

C

An overdose of vitamin D causes osteoporosis

D

Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles causes muscle dystrophy

Question 20: Palette 20/169

Errorless NEET 2013 MCQ

Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans

A

The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint

B

A decreased level of progesterone causes osteoporosis in old people

C

Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation

D

The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae

Question 21: Palette 21/169

Errorless MP PMT 2012 MCQ

The collar bone is known is

A

Scapula

B

Coracoid

C

Stapes

D

Clavicle

Question 22: Palette 22/169

Errorless AFMC 2012 MCQ

Symphysis contains

A

Hyaline cartilage

B

Fibrous cartilage

C

Calcified cartilage

D

None of these

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Errorless Kerala PMT 2012 MCQ

Choose the correct option regarding a normal human
(A) The skull is dicondylic
(B) Metacarpals are five in numbers
(C) Patella is a cup-shaped bone covering the knee dorsally
(D) Scapula is a large triangular flat bone, situated on the ventral side of the thorax
(E) The pelvic girdle has two coxal bones

A

A and E alone are wrong

B

A and B alone are wrong

C

B and E alone are wrong

D

C and D alone are wrong

E

E alone is wrong

Question 24: Palette 24/169

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2012 MCQ

Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system

A

Muscular dystrophy-age related shortening of muscles

B

Osteoporosis-decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age

C

Myasthenia gravis–auto immune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments

D

Gout-inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

Question 25: Palette 25/169

Errorless Kerala PMT 2011 MCQ

Scapula is a large triangular flat bone situated in the dorsal part of the thorax between

A

The second and fifth ribs

B

The second and seventh ribs

C

The third and sixth ribs

D

The third and eighth ribs

E

The fourth and seventh ribs

Question 26: Palette 26/169

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2011 MCQ

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

A

Pairs of skeletal parts – Humerus and ulna, Category – Appendicular skeleton

B

Pairs of skeletal parts – Malleus and stapes, Category – Ear ossicles

C

Pairs of skeletal parts – Sternum and ribs, Category – Axial skeleton

D

Pairs of skeletal parts – Clavicle and glenoid cavity, Category – Pelvic girdle

Question 27: Palette 27/169

Errorless MP PMT 2011 MCQ

Major protein in the thick filament of skeletal muscle fibre is

A

Tropomyosin

B

Myosin

C

Actin

D

Troponin

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Errorless WB JEE 2011 MCQ

Muscles of the heart are

A

Voluntary, striated

B

Voluntary, smooth

C

Involuntary, striated

D

Involuntar, smooth

Question 29: Palette 29/169

Errorless MP PMT 2011; NEET 2013 MCQ

The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is

A

Characteristics – Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement; Example – Gliding joint between carpals

B

Characteristics – Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements; Example – Knee joint

C

Characteristics – Fluid filled between two joints, provides cushion; Example – Skull bones

D

Characteristics – Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones; Example – Joint between atlas and axis

Question 30: Palette 30/169

Errorless DUMET 2010 MCQ

The major function of the intervertebral discs is to

A

Absorb shock

B

String the vertebrae together

C

Prevent injuries

D

Prevent hyperextension

Question 31: Palette 31/169

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2010 MCQ

Which one of the following is the correct description of a certain part of a normal human skeleton

A

Parietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are joined by fibrous joint

B

First vertebra is axis which articulates with the occipital condyles

C

The $9^{th}$ and $10^{th}$ pairs of ribs are called the floating ribs

D

Glenoid cavity is a depression to which the thigh bone articulates

Question 32: Palette 32/169

Errorless CPMT 2010 MCQ

Acetabulum is present in

A

Pelvic girdle of rabbit

B

Pectoral girdle of rabbit

C

Both a and b

D

None of these

Question 33: Palette 33/169

Errorless AFMC 2010 MCQ

Pectoral girdle constitute

A

Scapula and Clavicle

B

Radius and Ulna

C

Ilium and Ischium

D

Maxilla and mandible

Question 34: Palette 34/169

Errorless DUMET 2010 MCQ

The example of pivot joint is

A

Hip joints

B

Metacarpophalangeal joints

C

Ankle joints

D

Radioulnar joints

Question 35: Palette 35/169

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2010 MCQ

Which one of the following pairs of structures is correctly matched with their correct description Structures Description

A

Tibia and fibula Both form parts of knee joint

B

Cartilage and cornea No blood supply but do require oxygen for respiratory need

C

Shoulder joint and Ball and socket type of joint elbow joint

D

Premolars and molars — 20 in all and 3-rooted

Question 36: Palette 36/169

Errorless DUMET 2010 MCQ

The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the foetal skull are called

A

Areolas

B

Foramina

C

Sutures

D

Fontanelle

Question 37: Palette 37/169

Errorless WB JEE 2010 MCQ

Bucket-handle movements is seen in

A

$1^{st}$ rib

B

$3^{rd}$ rib to $5^{th}$ rib

C

$6^{th}$ rib to $10^{th}$ rib

D

$11^{th}$ and $12^{th}$ rib

Question 38: Palette 38/169

Errorless CPMT 2009 MCQ

Thoracic cage in rabbit is made up of

A

Ribs, vertebral column and diaphragm

B

Ribs, diaphragm and sternum

C

Vertebral column, diaphragm and sternum

D

Ribs, vertebral column and sternum

Question 39: Palette 39/169

Errorless DUMET 2009 MCQ

Centrum of $8^{th}$ vertebra of frog is

A

Amphiplatyon

B

Procoelous

C

Amphicoelous

D

Opisthocoelous

Question 40: Palette 40/169

Errorless CPMT 2009 MCQ

Innominate is a

A

Nerve

B

Muscle

C

Animal

D

A Part of skeleton and anarctry

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Errorless Kerala PMT 2009 MCQ

The longest bone of the human body is

A

Humerus

B

Tibia

C

Vertebra

D

Femur

E

Incus

Question 42: Palette 42/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 2009 MCQ

Elbow joint is an example of

A

Pivot joint

B

Hinge joint

C

Gliding joint

D

Ball and socket joint

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Errorless DUMET 2009 MCQ

Standing on tip toe is an example of

A

Elevation

B

Flexion

C

Extension

D

Retraction

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Errorless WB JEE 2009 MCQ

The generation of excitation-contraction coupling involves all the following events except

A

Generation of end-plate potential

B

Release of calcium from troponin

C

Formation of cross-linkages between actin and myosin

D

Hydrolysis of ATP to ADP

Question 45: Palette 45/169

Errorless AMU (Med.) 2009 MCQ

The Paget's disease is caused by

A

Prolonged deficiency of vitamin D in adults

B

Abnormal bone resorption by abnormal osteoclasts

C

Excess alkaline phosphatase

D

Excess production and abnormal organization of collagen

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Errorless AIIMS 2009 MCQ

Pick out the correct match

A

Sternum - 14

B

Pelvis - 3

C

Ribs - 20

D

Face - 5

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Errorless CBSE PMT 2008 MCQ

Which one of the following items gives its correct total number

A

Types of diabetes - 3

B

Cervical vertebrae in humans - 8

C

Floating ribs in humans - 4

D

Amino acids found in proteins - 16

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Errorless Kerala PMT 2008 MCQ

In the pelvic girdle of man A, B, C, D and E respectively represents

A

A – pubis, B – acetabulum, C – ilium, D – ischium, E – pubic symphysis

B

A – ilium, B – acetabulum, C – pubis, D – ischium, E – pubic symphysis

C

A – ischium, B – acetabulum, C – pubis, D – ilium, E – pubic symphysis

D

A - ilium, B - pubis, C - acetabulum, D - pubic symphysis, E - ischium

E

A – ilium, B – acetabulum, C – pubic symphysis, D – ischium, E – pubis

Question 49: Palette 49/169

Errorless Kerala PMT 2007 MCQ

Find out the correct order of number of bones in the parts of skull such as cranial bone, facial bone, hyoid bone and middle ear bone respectively

A

14, 8, 1 and 6

B

6, 8, 14 and 1

C

14, 8, 6 and 1

D

8, 6, 14 and 1

E

8, 14, 1 and 6

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Errorless MP PMT 2007 MCQ

Number of bones in skull is

A

26

B

28

C

107

D

29

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Errorless Kerala PMT 2006 MCQ

Vertebral formula for human beings is

A

$C_{5}T_{12}L_{7}S_{5}C_{3-5}=33-35$

B

$C_{7}T_{12}L_{5}S_{5}C_{3-5}=33-35$

C

$C_{5}T_{10}L_{5}S_{5}C_{3-5}=33$

D

$C_{7}T_{10}L_{5}S_{5}C_{3-5}=33$

Question 52: Palette 52/169

Errorless Kerala PMT 2006 MCQ

Consider the diagram given below Parts labelled as 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', and 'E' respectively indicate

A

Femur, Ilium, Tibia, Pubis and Sacrum

B

Pubis, Tibia, Femur, Ilium and Sacrum

C

Ilium, Femur, Tibia, Pubis and Sacrum

D

Tibia, Pubis, Femur, Ilium and Sacrum

E

Pubis, Femur, Tibia, Ilium and Sacrum

Question 53: Palette 53/169

Errorless DPMT 2006; J & K CET 2010 MCQ

The ankle, knee and elbow joints are

A

Synovial joints

B

Hinge joints

C

Pivot joints

D

Ellipsoid Joints

Question 54: Palette 54/169

Errorless HP PMT 2005 MCQ

Cervical vertebrae are located in

A

Thoracic region

B

Abdominal region

C

Neck region

D

Lumbar region

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Errorless CPMT 2005 MCQ

Lumbar vertebra are found in

A

Neck region

B

Abdominal region

C

Hip region

D

Thorax

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Errorless CPMT 2005 MCQ

Structure responsible for formation of sigmoid notch is

A

Olecranon process of humerus

B

Olecranon process of femur

C

Olecranon process of radius ulna

D

Olecranon process of tibia fibula

Question 57: Palette 57/169

Errorless AMU (Med.) 2005 MCQ

During muscle contraction

A

Chemical energy is changed into electrical energy

B

Chemical energy is changed into mechanical energy

C

Chemical energy is changed into physical energy

D

Mechanical energy is changed into chemical energy

Question 58: Palette 58/169

Errorless HP PMT 2005; J & K CET 2008; AFMC 2012; MH CET 2015 MCQ

Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals is called as

A

Gout

B

Myasthenia gravis

C

Osteoporosis

D

Osteomalacia

Question 59: Palette 59/169

Errorless AFMC 2004 MCQ

Nucleus pulposus is

A

A type of special cell found in myelin sheath of a nerve cell of vertebrate

B

A depression for pituitary is found in mammalian skull

C

A large nucleus found in Schwann cells of nerve fibre

D

A remain of embryonic notochord found in the central portion of inter-vertebral discs of vertebrae of mammals

Question 60: Palette 60/169

Errorless KCET 2004 MCQ

In the diagram of section of Hyaline cartilage, the different parts have been indicated by alphabets; choose the answer in which these alphabets correctly match with the parts they indicate

A

A = perichondrium B = Chondrocyte C = Lacuna D = Capsular matrix E = Chondrin

B

A= Capsular matrix B= Chondrocyte
C= Lacuna D= Perichondrium
E= Chondrin

C

A= Chondrin B= Chondrocyte
C= Lacuna D= Capsular matrix
E= Perichondrium

D

A= Chondrin B= Lacuna
C= Chondrocyte D= Capsular matrix
D= Perichondrium

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Errorless CPMT 2004 MCQ

The parasphenoid bone in frog forms

A

Base of cranium

B

Floor of cranium

C

Dorsal side of cranium

D

Dorsolateral side of cranium

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Errorless MH CET 2004 MCQ

Olecranon fossa is present over

A

Scapula

B

Ulna

C

Radius

D

Humerus

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Errorless BHU 2004 MCQ

Synsacrum of fowl is consist of about

A

29 vertebrae

B

3 vertebrae

C

16 vertebrae

D

Single vertebrae

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Errorless DPMT 2004 MCQ

Which of the following is absent in the segment of cockroach's leg

A

Fibula

B

Coxa

C

Tibia

D

Femur

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Errorless Odisha JEE 2004 MCQ

Synovial joints is

A

Pivot joint

B

Hinge joint

C

Ball and socket joint

D

All of these

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Errorless Odisha JEE 2004 MCQ

An all out sprint can not continue for more than 40 seconds because

A

Run out of oxygen

B

Accumulation of creatine

C

Muscles collapse

D

All of these

Question 67: Palette 67/169

Errorless BHU 2004 MCQ

Achilles tendon is associated with

A

Gluteus muscle

B

Hamstring muscle

C

Quadriceps muscle

D

Gastrocnemius muscle

Question 68: Palette 68/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 2004 MCQ

ATPase enzyme needed for muscle contraction is located in

A

Myosin

B

Actin

C

Actinin

D

Troponin

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Errorless BVP 2003; MP PMT 2003; CBSE PMT 2005, 14 MCQ

Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeletal system Type of joint Example

A

Hinge joint - Between humerus and pectoral girdle

B

Gliding joint - Between carpals

C

Cartilaginous joint - Between frontal and parietal

D

Pivot joint - Between third and fourth cervical vertebrae

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Errorless MHCET 2003; KCET 2005; NEET (Karnataka) 2013 MCQ

Electron microscopic studies of the sarcomeres have revealed that during muscle contraction

A

The width of A-band remains constant

B

The width of the H-zone becomes smaller

C

The width of I-band increases

D

The diameter of the fibre increases

Question 71: Palette 71/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 2002 MCQ

The number of cervical vertebrae in camels is

A

Same as that in rabbit

B

Same as that in frog

C

Less than that in giraffe

D

More than that in horse

Question 72: Palette 72/169

Errorless MP PMT 2002, 06 MCQ

In man the thoracic basket is composed of

A

Ribs and thoracic vertebrae

B

Ribs and sternum

C

Ribs, sternum and vertebrae

D

Ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae

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Errorless CPMT 2002; RPMT 2005 MCQ

Pelvic girdle of rabbit consist of \

A

Ilium, ischium and pubis

B

Ilium, ischium and coracoid

C

Coracoid, scapula and clavicle

D

Ilium, coracoid and scapula

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Errorless BHU 2002 MCQ

A greater trochanter is found in

A

Femur

B

Humerus

C

Ulna

D

Radius

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Errorless JIPMER 2002 MCQ

Smallest muscle in the human body

A

Sartorius

B

Spinal muscle

C

Stapes

D

Stapedius

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Errorless MP PMT 2002 MCQ

Fabellae bones are associated with

A

Angular joint

B

Elbow joint

C

Knee joint

D

Neck joint

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Errorless MP PMT 2001 MCQ

Quadriceps and Gastrocnemius muscle lies in

A

Hands

B

Legs

C

Shoulder

D

Wrist

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Errorless MH CET 2000; BHU 2001; Kerala PMT 2003, 06; HP PMT 2005; Odisha JEE 2008; AFMC 2008 MCQ

The number of vertebrae present in cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccyx regions respectively are

A

12, 7, 5, 1, 1

B

1, 7, 5, 12, 1

C

7, 5, 1, 12, 1

D

7, 12, 5, 1, 1

E

5, 12, 7, 1, 1

Question 79: Palette 79/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 2000; MH CET 2001 MCQ

The vertebrae in birds are mostly

A

Procoelous

B

Amphicoelous

C

Opisthocoelous

D

Heterocoelous

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Errorless AIIMS 2000; MHCET 2000; AMU (Med.) 2010 MCQ

In human beings the cranium is formed by

A

Eight bones of which two are paired

B

Fourteen bones of which six are paired

C

Ten bones of which two are paired

D

Twelve bones of which four are paired

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Errorless CBSE PMT 2000 MCQ

Bone related to skull is

A

Atlas

B

Caracoid

C

Artenoid

D

Pterygoid

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Errorless MP PMT 2000 MCQ

Sutural joints are found between

A

Parietals of skull

B

Humerus and radio-ulna

C

Glenoid cavity and pectoral girdle

D

Thumb and metatarsal

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Errorless CBSE PMT 2000 MCQ

Joint between ribs and sternum is

A

Cartilagenous

B

Angular joint

C

Fibrous joint

D

Gliding joint

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Errorless AIIMS 2000; CPMT 2001 MCQ

In frog, the vertebra with an anterior convex surface is

A

Atlas

B

Urostyle

C

$8^{\text{th}}$ vertebra

D

$9^{\text{th}}$ vertebra

Question 85: Palette 85/169

Errorless Pb. PMT 1999 MCQ

The type of vertebrae in sub-order aphidia is

A

Amphicoelous

B

Acoelous

C

Heterocoelous

D

Procoelous

Question 86: Palette 86/169

Errorless Pb. PMT 1999 MCQ

The skull of a bird is

A

Dicondylic

B

Monocondylic

C

Amphicondylic

D

None of these

Question 87: Palette 87/169

Errorless Pb. PMT 1999; AIIMS 2001 MCQ

Astragalus and calcaneum are present in

A

Fore limb

B

Hind limb

C

Scapula

D

Clavicle

Question 88: Palette 88/169

Errorless RPMT 1999, 2005; CPMT 2002; DPMT 2004 MCQ

Deltoid ridge is found in which one of the following bones

A

Radius

B

Tibia

C

Femur

D

Humerus

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Errorless 1999 MCQ

Match the following and choose the correct option CBSE PMT 1999; Kerala PMT 2010; Odisha JEE 2010]

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Ball and socket (B) Hinge (C) Pivot (D) Saddle	(P) Carpal and metacarpal of thumb (Q) Atlas and axis (R) Knee (S) Humerus and pectoral girdle

A

A-T, B-S, C-Q, D-P

B

A-P, B-R, C-S, D-T

C

A-T, B-S, C-R, D-P

D

A-P, B-Q, C-T, D-S

E

A-Q, B-T, C-S, D-P

Question 90: Palette 90/169

Errorless CPMT 1999; JIMPER 2001 MCQ

Ensheathing of muscles is called

A

Fascia

B

Peritoneum

C

Ligament

D

Tendon

Question 91: Palette 91/169

Errorless AIIMS 1999 MCQ

Which of the following is not found in birds

A

Pectoral girdle

B

Pelvic girdle

C

Hind limb

D

Fore limb

Question 92: Palette 92/169

Errorless Pb. PMT 1999 MCQ

The muscles associated with the heart of insects are

A

Alary

B

Radial

C

Striped

D

Pericardial

Question 93: Palette 93/169

Errorless CPMT 1999; JIPMER 2001 MCQ

Which of the following bones are cartilaginous

A

Exoccipital and frontoparietal

B

Exoccipital and spenethmoid

C

Exoccipital and parasphenoid

D

Frontoparietal only

Question 94: Palette 94/169

Errorless CPMT 1999; MP PMT 2001 MCQ

Biceps and Triceps surround

A

Radius

B

Ulna

C

Humerus

D

Femur

Question 95: Palette 95/169

Errorless CPMT 1998 MCQ

In mammals (rabbit), the zygomatic arch is formed by

A

Maxilla, premaxilla and squamosal

B

Periotic, jugal and palatine

C

Maxilla, squamosal and jugal

D

Jugal, maxilla and periotic

Question 96: Palette 96/169

Errorless MP PMT 1998 MCQ

In mammals each half of pectoral girdle consists of

A

Supra scapula

B

Scapula

C

Coracoid

D

All the above

Question 97: Palette 97/169

Errorless NCERT; CBSE PMT 1998 MCQ

The total number of bones in your right arm is

A

30

B

32

C

35

D

40

Question 98: Palette 98/169

Errorless MP PMT 1998; CBSE PMT 2002; CPMT 2009 MCQ

Which cartilage is present at the joints of long bones

A

Calcified

B

Hyaline

C

Elastic

D

Fibrous

Question 99: Palette 99/169

Errorless AFMC 1997; MH CET 2002; BHU 2012 MCQ

A vertebra has a convexity both in front and behind it. It is called

A

Procoelous

B

Amphicoelous

C

Acoelous

D

Amphiplatyon

Question 100: Palette 100/169

Errorless CPMT 1996 MCQ

Joint between femur and tibio–fibula is

A

Hinge joint

B

Saddle joint

C

Pivot joint

D

Imperfect joint

Question 101: Palette 101/169

Errorless RPMT 1995; KCET 2000; Odisha JEE 2008 MCQ

Number of cranial nerves in mammal are

A

10 pairs

B

8 pairs

C

12 pairs

D

16 pairs

Question 102: Palette 102/169

Errorless BHU 1995; CPMT 1995 MCQ

Long neck of camel is due to

A

Increase in length of cervical vertebra

B

Due to bony plate between two vertebra

C

Due to muscle in between two vertebra

D

None of the above

Question 103: Palette 103/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1995, 2007; AFMC 2000 MCQ

The number of floating ribs in human body is

A

6 pairs

B

3 pairs

C

5 pairs

D

2 pairs

Question 104: Palette 104/169

Errorless CPMT 1995; CBSE PMT 2001; MH CET 2003 MCQ

Joint between femur and pelvic girdle is Or Joint between femur and acetabulum is known as [CPMT 1996]

A

Pivotal

B

Ball and socket

C

Hinge

D

Saddle

Question 105: Palette 105/169

Errorless CPMT 1995; Manipal 2005; Wardha 2005 MCQ

The muscle fatigue occurs due to accumulation of

A

Pyruvic acid

B

ATP

C

Lactic acid

D

Eroman CO₂

Question 106: Palette 106/169

Errorless CPMT 1995 MCQ

Which of the following structure joins biceps muscles with radius-ulna Humerus and muscles are connected with [CPMT 1993]

A

Tendon

B

Small muscles

C

Ligament

D

None of the above

Question 107: Palette 107/169

Errorless CPMT 1994; HP PMT 2005 MCQ

How many ribs are present in human beings

A

6 pairs

B

9 pairs

C

12 pairs

D

15 pairs

Question 108: Palette 108/169

Errorless MP PMT 1994, 95; CBSE PMT 2005 MCQ

An acromian process is characteristically found in rabbit/mammals in

A

Pelvic girdle

B

Pectoral girdle

C

Skull

D

Sternum

Question 109: Palette 109/169

Errorless MP PMT 1994 MCQ

Ends of long bones are covered with

A

Cartilage

B

Muscles

C

Ligaments

D

Blood cells

Question 110: Palette 110/169

Errorless MP PMT 1994 MCQ

Olecranon process is found in

A

Proximal end of ulna

B

Distal end of ulna

C

Proximal end of tibia

D

Proximal end of humerus

Question 111: Palette 111/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1994; BHU 1999 MCQ

The type of joint between the human skull bones is

A

Synarthrodial joint

B

Synovial joint

C

Cartilaginous joint

D

Fibrous joint

Question 112: Palette 112/169

Errorless MP PMT 1994 MCQ

Sarcolemma is a membrane found over in

A

Nerve fibre

B

Cardiac muscle

C

Skeletal muscle fibre

D

Heart

Question 113: Palette 113/169

Errorless MP PMT 1994 MCQ

Contraction of a muscle is caused by

A

Myosin

B

Actin

C

ATP

D

Actomyosin

Question 114: Palette 114/169

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993; RPMT 1995; CPMT 2010 MCQ

The opening at the base of the skull for the spinal cord is called

A

Foramen Magnum

B

Foramen of Monro

C

Obturator foramen

D

Foramen of Magendie

Question 115: Palette 115/169

Errorless MP PMT 1993 MCQ

What is correct about human body

A

There are 5 vertebra in the neck

B

Brain box is made up of 4 bones

C

There are 15 pairs of ribs

D

There are 12 thoracic vertebra

Question 116: Palette 116/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993 MCQ

Special fibrous joint occurring exclusively in skull which is the tightest type of joint is

A

Suspensorium

B

Suspensory ligament

C

Suture

D

Occipital

Question 117: Palette 117/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993 MCQ

The vertebrae which bears the whole weight of the skull is

A

Axis

B

Sacral

C

Cervical

D

Atlas

Question 118: Palette 118/169

Errorless CPMT 1993; MP PMT 1994 MCQ

Axis vertebra of a mammal differs from atlas in

A

Absence of centrum

B

Presence of centrum

C

Presence of central canal

D

Presence of odontoid process

Question 119: Palette 119/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993; AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015 MCQ

A shallow depression in the scapula which receives the head of the upper arm bone is known as the Or Which one of the following component is the part of pectoral girdle [CBSE PMT 1994; MP PMT 1994; DPMT 2007]

A

Acetabulum

B

Neural arch

C

Glenoid cavity

D

None of the above

Question 120: Palette 120/169

Errorless DPMT 1993; WB JEE 2010 MCQ

Outer covering of cartilage is

A

Perichondrium

B

Periosteum

C

Endo-osteum

D

Peritonium

Question 121: Palette 121/169

Errorless MP PMT 1993 MCQ

The pelvic girdle of birds is attached to a complex structure formed by the fusion of last thoracic, all lumbar and first five caudal vertebra. This structure is called Or In birds some of the ventral form of a foot of In birds, some of the vertebrae are fused to form [MHCET 2001; CBSE PMT 2001]

A

Synsacrum

B

Symphysis

C

Synkaryon

D

Sympelvis

Question 122: Palette 122/169

Errorless DPMT 1993; MHCET 2000 MCQ

The pectoral and pelvic girdles and the bones of limb form

A

Axial skeleton

B

Appendicular skeleton

C

Visceral skeleton

D

Outer skeleton

Question 123: Palette 123/169

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993; Pb. PMT 2000; JIPMER 2002 MCQ

Number of bones in human body is

A

260

B

206

C

306

D

203

Question 124: Palette 124/169

Errorless JIPMER 1993; CPMT 1993, 2002; Odisha JEE 2010 MCQ

The matrix of bone and cartilage can be distinguished by the presence of

A

Haversian canal

B

Lacuna

C

Chromatophores

D

Adipose cells

Question 125: Palette 125/169

Errorless AFMC 1993, 97; MP PMT 1997, 2012; BHU 2000; DPMT 2003; MHCET 2003; BVP 2004; CPMT 2010 MCQ

Haversian canals are found in

A

Spinal cord

B

Brain

C

Long bones

D

Sponge

Question 126: Palette 126/169

Errorless DPMT 1993; CPMT 1994, 96; MP PMT 1994, 2006, 07, 12; BHU 2000; MH CET 2003; Pb. PMT 2004 MCQ

Hinge joint is present between

A

Humerus and pectoral girdle

B

Femur and acetabulum

C

Humerus and radio-ulna

D

Femur and pelvic girdle

Question 127: Palette 127/169

Errorless MP PMT 1993; J & K CET 2002; Odisha JEE 2011 MCQ

Ball and socket joints can be seen in

A

Wrist

B

Fingers

C

Neck

D

Shoulders

Question 128: Palette 128/169

Errorless AIIMS 1993; BHU 1995 MCQ

What is sprain

A

More pulling of tendon

B

Less pulling of tendon

C

More pulling of ligament

D

Less pulling of ligament

Question 129: Palette 129/169

Errorless MP PMT 1993 MCQ

Largest number of muscles will be found in

A

Head

B

Neck

C

Back

D

Arm

Question 130: Palette 130/169

Errorless AIIMS 1993 MCQ

Epiphyseal discs, which are present at the ends of long bones are responsible for

A

Bone elongation

B

Growth of thickness of the bone

C

Remodelling the shape of bone

D

Formation of Haversian canal

Question 131: Palette 131/169

Errorless MP PMT 1993, 2000 MCQ

Intercalated discs are found in

A

Tendons

B

Striped muscles

C

Unstriped muscles

D

Cardiac muscles

Question 132: Palette 132/169

Errorless CPMT 1992 MCQ

The 8th and 9th ribs are known as false ribs because their external portions are attached to

A

Xiphisternum

B

Costa of $7^{\text{th}}$ rib

C

They have no costa

D

They are not true ribs

Question 133: Palette 133/169

Errorless CPMT 1992; BHU 2012 MCQ

Human vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae and ____ bones

A

33

B

26

C

27

D

29

Question 134: Palette 134/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1992 MCQ

The protein present in the bones is known as

A

Chondrin

B

Ossein

C

Sclero protein

D

Globulin

Question 135: Palette 135/169

Errorless MP PMT 1992 MCQ

An example of synovial joint is found between

A

Two vertebrae

B

Two skull bones

C

Humerus and ulna

D

Tail vertebrae

Question 136: Palette 136/169

Errorless DPMT 1992; CPMT 1993; MP PMT 1999, 2004, 11; BVP 2001; MHCET 2004 MCQ

Tendon is a structure which connects

A

A bone with another bone

B

A nerve with a muscle

C

A muscle with a bone

D

A muscle with a muscle

Question 137: Palette 137/169

Errorless AIIMS 1992 MCQ

The immediate regeneration of ATP used up during muscle contraction is facilitated by

A

Glucose

B

Glycogen

C

Lactic acid

D

Creatine phosphate

Question 138: Palette 138/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1990 MCQ

Bone marrow is largely composed of

A

Periosteum and osteoblast

B

Adipose tissue and blood vessels

C

Yellow and elastic tissue

D

Cartilage and elastic tissue

Question 139: Palette 139/169

Errorless CBSE PMT 1990 MCQ

Typically all mammals have seven cervical vertebrae except in

A

Elephant

B

Man

C

Kangaroo

D

Sea cow

Question 140: Palette 140/169

Errorless MCQ

In man the axial skeleton is made up of

A

80 bones

B

100 bones

C

103 bones

D

106 bones

Question 141: Palette 141/169

Errorless MCQ

Patella, the knee cap is the example of

A

Cartilage gland

B

Replacing bone

C

Sesamoid bone

D

None of the above

Question 142: Palette 142/169

Errorless MCQ

Humerus bone is situated in

A

Thigh

B

Lower arm

C

Upper arm

D

Shank

Question 143: Palette 143/169

Errorless MCQ

Given below is a diagram of the left human hindlimb as seen from front. It has certain mistakes in labeling. Two of the wrongly labelled bones are

A

Tibia and tarsals

B

Femur and fibula

C

Fibula and phalanges

D

Tarsals and femur

Question 144: Palette 144/169

Errorless MCQ

Consider the following diagram. Identify A, B, C and D

A

A - Ilium, B - Pubis, C - Ischium, D - Patella

B

A - Ilium, B - Pubis, C - Patella, D - Ischium

C

A - Ischium, B - Pubis, C - Ilium, D - Patella

D

A - Pubis, B - Ilium, C - Ischium, D - Patella

Question 145: Palette 145/169

Errorless MCQ

Innominate or hip bone is formed by the fusion of how many bones

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

Question 146: Palette 146/169

Errorless MCQ

Phallangeal formula of hand of man is

A

1, 2, 2, 2, 2

B

2, 1, 1, 1, 1

C

2, 3, 3, 3, 3

D

2, 3, 3, 2, 2

Question 147: Palette 147/169

Errorless MCQ

....acts as a shock absorber to cushion when tibia and femur came together

A

Muscles

B

Tendons

C

Ligaments

D

Cartilage

Question 148: Palette 148/169

Errorless MCQ

See the figure of actin (thin) filaments. Identify A, B and C

A

A - Troponin, B - Tropomyosin, C - F - actin

B

A - Troponin, B - Tropomyosin, C - Myosin

C

A - Troponin, B - Myosin, C - F - Tropomyosin

D

A - Tropomyosin, B - Troponin, C - F - actin

Question 149: Palette 149/169

Errorless MCQ

Select the letter from the figure that most appropriately corresponds to the structure

(I) A - band
(II) I - band
(III) Sarcomere
(IV) H - zone
(V) Myosin
(VI) Actin, Troponin, Tropomyosin
(VII) Z-line

A

I - E, II - D, III - F, IV - A, V - B, VI - C, VII - G

B

I - E, II - D, III - F, IV - G, V - C, VI - A, VII - B

C

I - E, II - D, III - C, IV - G, V - B, VI - A, VII - F

D

I - E, II - D, III - F, IV - G, V - B, VI - C, VII - A

Question 150: Palette 150/169

Errorless MCQ

In a relaxed fibril, H-zone, a lighter region of low density can be seen in the centre of

A

Anisotropic or A-band

B

Isotropic or I-band

C

Z-band

D

Both in A and I-band

Question 151: Palette 151/169

Errorless MCQ

Match the following and mark the correct option
Column I With Column II NOTED: N = 210

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Fast muscle fibres (B) Slow muscle fibres (C) Actin filament (D) Sarcomere	(P) Myoglobin (Q) Lactic acid (R) Contractile unit (S) I-band

A

A-P, B-Q, C-S, D-R

B

A-Q, B-P, C-R, D-S

C

A-Q, B-P, C-S, D-R

D

A-Q, B-R, C-S, D-P
Options

Question 152: Palette 152/169

Errorless MCQ

Ribs are attached to

A

Scapula

B

Sternum

C

Clavicle

D

Ilium

Question 153: Palette 153/169

Errorless MCQ

Which one of the following statements is true

A

Head of humerus bone articulates with acetabulum of pectoral girdle

B

Head of humerus bone articulates with glenoid cavity of pectoral girdle

C

Head of humerus bone articulates with a cavity called acetabulum of pelvic girdle

D

Head of humerus bone articulates with a glenoid cavity of pelvic girdle

Question 154: Palette 154/169

Errorless MCQ

Intervertebral disc is found in the vertebral column of

A

Birds

B

Reptiles

C

Mammals

D

Amphibians

Question 155: Palette 155/169

Errorless MCQ

Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings

A

Cervical – lumbar – thoracic – sacral – coccygeal

B

Cervical – thoracic – sacral – lumbar – coccygeal

C

Cervical – sacral – thoracic – lumbar – coccygeal

D

Cervical – thoracic – lumbar – sacral – coccygeal

Question 156: Palette 156/169

Errorless MCQ

Which one of the following statement is incorrect

A

Heart muscles are striated and involuntary

B

The muscles of hands and legs are striated and voluntary

C

The muscles located in the inner walls of alimentary canal are striated and involuntary

D

Muscles located in the reproductive tracts are unstriated and involuntary

Question 157: Palette 157/169

Errorless MCQ

Match the followings and mark the correct option Column I Column II

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Sternum (B) Glenoid cavity (C) Freely movable joint (D) Cartilaginous joint	(P) Synovial fluid (Q) Vertebrae (R) Pectoral girdle (S) Flat bones

A

A-Q, B-P, C-R, D-S

B

A-S, B-R, C-P, D-Q

C

A-Q, B-P, C-S, D-R

D

A-S, B-P, C-Q, D-P

Question 158: Palette 158/169

Errorless MCQ

Macrophages and leucocytes exhibit

A

Ciliary movement

B

Flagellar movement

C

Amoeboid movement

D

Gliding movement

Question 159: Palette 159/169

Errorless MCQ

Which one of the following is not a disorder of bone

A

Arthritis

B

Osteoporosis

C

Rickets

D

Atherosclerosis

Question 160: Palette 160/169

Errorless MCQ

See the following figure describing muscle contraction

A

A - Cross bridge, B - Cross bridge formation, C - Sliding/ rotation, D - ADP, E - Breaking of cross bridge

B

A - Cross bridge, B - Breaking of cross bridge, C - Sliding/ rotation, D - Cross bridge formation, E - AMP

C

A - Cross bridge, B - Cross bridge formation, C - Sliding/ rotation, D - Breaking of cross bridge, E - ATP

D

A - Cross bridge, B - Cross bridge formation, C - Breaking of cross bridge, D - Sliding (rotation), E - ATP

Question 161: Palette 161/169

Errorless MCQ

The given figure represents rib cage. Identify A, B and C respectively

A

Tarsal, ribs, vertebral column

B

Scapula, ribs, vertebral column A

C

Sternum, ribs, vertebral column C

D

Coccyx, ribs, vertebral column

Question 162: Palette 162/169

Errorless MCQ

Study the diagram given below

A

Parietal bone, Frontal bone, Temporal bone, Occipital condyle and Hyoid bone

B

Frontal bone, Parietal bone, Temporal bone, Hyoid bone and Occipital condyle

C

Frontal bone, Temporal bone, Parietal bone, Occipital condyle and Hyoid bone

D

Frontal bone, Parietal bone, Temporal bone, Occipital condyle and Hyoid bone

Question 163: Palette 163/169

Errorless MCQ

The given figure indicates vertebral column of human (right lateral view). Parts labelled as A, B, C and D respectively represent

A

Cervical vertebra, Intervertebral disc, Sacrum and Lumbar vertebra

B

Cervical vertebra, Intervertebral disc, Lumbar vertebra and Coccyx

C

Cervical vertebra, Intervertebral disc, Sacrum and Coccyx

D

Lumbar vertebra, Intervertebral disc, Sacrum and Coccyx

Question 164: Palette 164/169

Errorless MCQ

Match Column-I with Column-II

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Scapula (B) Cranium (C) Sternum (D) Vertebral column	(P) Cartilaginous joints (Q) Flat bone (R) Fibrous joints (S) Triangular flat bone

A

A-Q, B-R, C-S, D-P

B

A-S, B-Q, C-R, D-P

C

A-S, B-R, C-Q, D-P

D

A-P, B-R, C-Q, D-S

Question 165: Palette 165/169

Errorless MCQ

Match Column-I with Column-II.

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Cartilaginous joint (B) Ball and socket joint (C) Fibrous joint (D) Saddle joint	(P) Between flat skull bones (Q) Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column (R) Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb (S) Between humerus and pectoral girdle

A

A-Q, B-S, C-P, D-R

B

A-P, B-S, C-R, D-Q

C

A-Q, B-S, C-R, D-P

D

A-R, B-P, C-Q, D-S

Question 166: Palette 166/169

Errorless MCQ

Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle
(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

A

B and C only

B

A, C and D only

C

C and D only

D

A, B and C only

Question 167: Palette 167/169

Errorless MCQ

Match Column-I with Column-II

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Fibrous joints (B) Cartilaginous joints (C) Hinge joints (D) Ball and socket joints	(P) Adjacent vertebrae, limited movement (Q) Humerus and pectoral girdle, rotational movement (R) Skull, don't allow any movement (S) Knee, help in locomotion

A

A-S, B-Q, C-R, D-P

B

A-P, B-R, C-Q, D-S

C

A-Q, B-R, C-P, D-S

D

A-R, B-P, C-S, D-Q

Question 168: Palette 168/169

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Ball and socket joints are the most mobile joints. Reason : Synovial fluid is present here.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 169: Palette 169/169

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Locomotion in Hydra is carried out by two types of contractile cells. Reason : Muscle fibres are lacking in Hydra.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.