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Which sequence explains the level of organisation found in the human body?

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Correct option: B

Muscle cell

\rightarrow

muscle tissue

\rightarrow

muscle

\rightarrow

muscular system

Option B (Muscle cell

\rightarrow

muscle tissue

\rightarrow

muscle

\rightarrow

muscular system) is correct because it represents the correct hierarchical organization from the smallest to the largest level.

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Human skeletal system consists of

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Correct option: C

206 bones

Option C (Assertion is true, Reason is false) is correct because the H-zone contains only thick filaments, but the rest of the A-band contains both thick and thin filaments.

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Locomotion requires a perfect coordinated activity of

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Correct option: D

All of these

Option D is correct. Locomotion requires the coordinated activity of the muscular, skeletal, and neural systems.

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A disease associated with joint is humans

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Correct option: B

Arthritis

Option B (Arthritis) is correct because arthritis is a disease specifically associated with joints in humans.

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Fibrous joints in humans

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Correct option: C

Don’t allow any movement

Option C (Don’t allow any movement) is correct because fibrous joints are characterized by dense connective tissue that allows little to no movement.

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Elbow joint is an example of :

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Correct option: B

Pivot joint

Option C (Hinge joint) is correct because the elbow joint allows movement in one plane, similar to a hinge, enabling flexion and extension.

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Which of the following statements about the joints of humans is false?

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Correct option: D

Cartilaginous joints permits great movement

Option D (Cartilaginous joints permits great movement) is correct because cartilaginous joints allow for only slight movement, not great movement. Great movement is characteristic of synovial joints.

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Streaming of the cytoplasm/cyclosis is seen in

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Correct option: A

Amoeba

Option A is correct. Streaming of cytoplasm (cyclosis) is a characteristic feature of Amoeba.

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Select the correct option.

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Correct option: D

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

Option D is correct because it accurately describes the classification of ribs based on their attachment to the sternum.

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Aerobic muscles called …A… and anaerobic muscles are called …B… . Here A and B refers to

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A-red fibres; B-white fibres

Option A (A-red fibres; B-white fibres) is correct because red fibers are associated with aerobic respiration, and white fibers with anaerobic respiration.

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Choose the odd one w.r.t. axial skeleton.

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Correct option: B

Tibia and fibula

Option B (Tibia and fibula) is the odd one out because tibia and fibula are part of the appendicular skeleton (lower limb), while the others are part of the axial skeleton.

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Which cells shows the amoeboid movement in blood

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Correct option: A

macrophages leucocytes

Option A is correct. Macrophages and leucocytes are the blood cells that exhibit amoeboid movement.

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Find the mismatch from the following pairs.

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Correct option: A

Joint between carpal and metacarpal of thumb - Gliding joint

Option A is correct because the joint between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb is a saddle joint, not a gliding joint, which allows for a wider range of motion.

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Identify the muscle which represents the following characteristics and choose the correct option accordingly
I. Transportation of food through the digestive tract
II. Transportation of gametes through the genital tract

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Correct option: B

Visceral muscles

Option B (Visceral muscles) is correct because visceral muscles, also known as smooth muscles, are responsible for involuntary movements such as food and gamete transportation.

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Assertion (A): The most abundant joints in human body are synovial joints.
Reason (R): Gliding joints offer movement in all the three planes/axis.

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Correct option: C

If A is true, but R is false

Option C (If A is true, but R is false) is correct because synovial joints are the most abundant, but gliding joints do not offer movement in all three planes.

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What is the purpose of locomotion performed by animals?
I. Search of food
II. Search of shelter
III. Search of mate
IV. Search of suitable breeding grounds
V. Search of favourable climate conditions
VI. Escaping from enemies/predators
Choose the correct option

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Correct option: D

All of these

Option D (All of these) is correct because animals perform locomotion for all the listed purposes: searching for food, shelter, mates, breeding grounds, favorable climate, and escaping predators.

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The lactic acid generated during muscle contraction is converted to glycogen in

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Correct option: D

Liver

Option D (Liver) is correct because the liver converts lactic acid to glycogen via the Cori cycle.

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Select the correct statements
I. During muscle contraction, chemical energy changes into mechanical energy
II. Muscle fatitue occurs due to lactic acid formation
III. The reaction time is different to different muscle
IV. Muscle contraction don’t need ATP
Choose the option with the correct statements

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Correct option: D

All except IV

Option D (All except IV) is correct because muscle contraction requires ATP, making statement IV incorrect.

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Rapid spasms in muscle due to hypocalcemia leads to

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Correct option: B

Tetany

Option B (Tetany) is correct because hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) can lead to increased excitability of nerves and muscles, resulting in muscle spasms and tetany.

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Which of the following is important for muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission?

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Correct option: A

C{a^{2 + }}

ions

Option A (

C{a^{2 + }}

ions) is correct because calcium ions are essential for both muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission.

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Why is the sternum known to be bicephalic?

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Correct option: C

It has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end

Option C (It has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end) is correct because the sternum articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs on its dorsal end.

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Assertion: Amoeba shows simple form of movement
Reason: Streaming of protoplasm is found in amoeba

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Correct option: A

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

Option A (If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion) is correct because Amoeba exhibits a simple form of movement, and this is due to the streaming of protoplasm within its cell.

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Striped muscles are characterized by

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Correct option: A

Syncytial

Option A (Syncytial) is correct because skeletal muscles are multinucleated due to the fusion of multiple cells, making them syncytial.

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Pick out the correct match.

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Correct option: B

Pelvis-3

Option B (Pelvis-3) is correct because the pelvis is formed by three bones: the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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Each of the following options has a pair of equal number of bones. Which one doesn't?

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Correct option: D

Number of cervical vertebrae in the body and number of ankle bones in the body

Option D (Number of cervical vertebrae in the body and number of ankle bones in the body) is correct because there are 7 cervical vertebrae and 14 ankle bones (7 in each ankle).

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Actin and myosin filaments of muscles are also called

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Thin and thick filaments respectively

Option B (Thin and thick filaments respectively) is correct because actin filaments are thinner than myosin filaments.

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How many ear ossicles you have?

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Correct option: D

Option D (6) is correct because there are three ear ossicles in each ear (malleus, incus, and stapes), totaling six in both ears.

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Select the correct statement with reference to muscle structure
I. Each myosin is a polymerized protein
II. Many meromyosin constitutes one thick filament (myosin)
III. Each meromyosin’s tail is called heavy meromyosin (HMM) and head is called light meromyosin (LMM)
IV. The globular head is an active ATPase enzyme and has binding sites for ATP and active sites for actin
Choose the option with correct statements

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Correct option: C

All except III

Option C (All except III) is correct because the tail of meromyosin is called light meromyosin (LMM), and the head is called heavy meromyosin (HMM).

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Which of the following is a simple form of movement?

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Correct option: A

Streaming of protoplasm in Amoeba

Option A (Streaming of protoplasm in Amoeba) is correct because it is a basic form of movement involving the flow of cytoplasm, while the other options involve more complex structures and mechanisms.

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Which of the following is an example of movement?

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Correct option: D

All of these

Option D (All of these) is correct because streaming of protoplasm, winking of eyelids, and flexing of arms are all examples of movement.

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