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NEET • BIOLOGY • LOCOMOTION AND MOVEMENT
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What is the incorrect set of antagonistic muscles?
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Correct option: A
Flexor – Relaxor
Option A is correct because "Flexor – Relaxor" is not a standard antagonistic muscle pair; the antagonist to a flexor is an extensor.
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Which one of the following is not a part of ear osicles?
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Correct option: D
Ilium
Option D (Ilium) is correct because the ilium is a bone in the pelvic girdle, not an ear ossicle.
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bind …A… in skeletal muscles and leads to the exposure of binding site for …B… on the filament …C…
Identify A, B and C, so as to complete the given statements
Identify A, B and C, so as to complete the given statements
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Correct option: C
A-troponin, B-myosin, C-actin
Option C (A-troponin, B-myosin, C-actin) is correct because Calcium ions bind to troponin, which then exposes the myosin binding sites on actin filaments.
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Which is not the function of endoskeleton?
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Correct option: A
Sight
Option A (Sight) is correct because sight is a function of the eye, not the endoskeleton.
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Read the following statements about human skeleton system and choose the option that correctly states them true (T) and false (F).
a. Total number of bones in hind limbs are 60
b. There are 26 bones in vertebral column of an adult man
c. There are 2 pairs of vertebrochondral ribs
d. Axial skeleton is comprised of 80 bones
a. Total number of bones in hind limbs are 60
b. There are 26 bones in vertebral column of an adult man
c. There are 2 pairs of vertebrochondral ribs
d. Axial skeleton is comprised of 80 bones
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Correct option: B
a-T,b-T,c-F,d-T
Option A (a-T, b-T, c-F, d-T) is correct because it accurately identifies the true and false statements about the human skeleton.
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Assertion : Muscle contraction force increases
with rise in strength of stimulus.
Reason : This is due to increased contraction of
individual muscle fibres with increase in stimulus
strength.
with rise in strength of stimulus.
Reason : This is due to increased contraction of
individual muscle fibres with increase in stimulus
strength.
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is true but Reason is false
Option A (Meromyosin) is correct because meromyosin is a component of the thick filament (myosin), not the thin filament.
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What are store house of calcium ions
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Correct option: A
sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre
Option A (sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre) is correct because the sarcoplasmic reticulum is the specialized endoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells that stores calcium ions.
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Which one of the following is wrongly matched?
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Correct option: C
Smooth muscle- Involuntary muscle
Option D (Red muscle- Myoglobin) is wrongly matched because myoglobin is present in red muscle, making the match correct, not wrong. The question asks for a wrongly matched pair.
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I. Sarcoplasmic reticulum are abundant II. Myoglobin content is high III. Sarcoplasmic reticulum are moderate IV. Aerobic muscles V. Depends on anaerobic respiration for energy VI. Less myoglobin content Select the option with correct statements for red muscle
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Correct option: D
II and IV
Option D (II and IV) is correct because red muscle fibers have high myoglobin content and are aerobic muscles.
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Each actin (thin filament) of is made up of
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Correct option: A
Two ‘F’ (filamentous) actins
Option A (Two ‘F’ (filamentous) actins) is correct because each actin filament is composed of two strands of F-actin.
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The common feature exhibited by both muscle fibre and nerve fibre is
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Correct option: B
Excitability
Option B (Excitability) is correct because both muscle and nerve fibers can respond to stimuli and generate electrical signals.
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Action potential in the sarcolemma of muscles is generated by
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Correct option: B
Acetylcholine
Option B (Acetylcholine) is correct because acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter that binds to receptors on the sarcolemma, initiating an action potential and muscle contraction.
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During skeletal muscle contraction following events occur-
I. I-band shortens II. A-band shortens
III. H-zone shortens IV. Sarcomere contract
V. ATP changes to ADP and Pi
Choose the option with incorrect events
I. I-band shortens II. A-band shortens
III. H-zone shortens IV. Sarcomere contract
V. ATP changes to ADP and Pi
Choose the option with incorrect events
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Correct option: D
Only II
Option D (Only II) is correct because during skeletal muscle contraction, the A-band does not shorten; it remains the same length.
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Which of the following pairs of joints are of same type?
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Correct option: A
Atlas-axis - Radio-ulnar
Option A (Atlas-axis - Radio-ulnar) is correct because both pairs are pivot joints.
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Read the following statements (A) and (B) and choose the correct answer.
Statement - A: Movement is one of the significant features of living beings.
Statement - B: Flying is a form of locomotory movements in most of the birds, insects and certain mammals.
Statement - A: Movement is one of the significant features of living beings.
Statement - B: Flying is a form of locomotory movements in most of the birds, insects and certain mammals.
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Correct option: B
Both statements A and B are correct
Option B (Both statements A and B are correct) is correct because movement is a key characteristic of living organisms, and flying is a form of locomotory movement in birds, insects, and some mammals.
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Axis is associated with
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Correct option: D
Vertebral column, cervical vertebra
Option D (Vertebral column, cervical vertebra) is correct because the axis is the second cervical vertebra (C2) and is part of the vertebral column.
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…A… band contains actin and is called …B…. band, whereas the ….C… band called ….D… band contains myosin
Choose the correct options for A, B and C to complete the given NCERT statement
Choose the correct options for A, B and C to complete the given NCERT statement
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Correct option: A
A-Light, B-I, C-dark, D-A
Option A (A-Light, B-I, C-dark, D-A) is correct because the I-band is light and contains actin, while the A-band is dark and contains myosin.
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Each myofibrils of muscles contains
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Correct option: D
Alternate dark and light bands
Option D (Alternate dark and light bands) is correct because myofibrils are characterized by alternating A (dark) and I (light) bands.
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Hydra uses its tentacles for;
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Correct option: D
both (1) and (2).
Option D (both (1) and (2)) is correct because Hydra uses its tentacles for both locomotion and catching prey.
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Assertion: Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilise the movements of the joint.
Reason: Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.
Reason: Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
Option A (If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because inflammation and uric acid crystals can both immobilize joint movements.
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Which statement is correct for muscle contraction
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Correct option: B
length of A-band remains constant
Option B (length of A-band remains constant) is correct because the A-band represents the length of the myosin filament, which does not change during muscle contraction.
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Choose the incorrect statement about the skeletal muscles
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Correct option: D
None of the above
Option D (None of the above) is correct because all the statements about skeletal muscles are accurate; they are under voluntary control, known as voluntary muscles, and involved in locomotion and posture.
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Which of the following are the properties of cardiac muscles?
I. They are the muscles of the heart
II. They are non-striated
III. They are involuntary in their functions
IV. They are made up of fascicles
Select the correct option
I. They are the muscles of the heart
II. They are non-striated
III. They are involuntary in their functions
IV. They are made up of fascicles
Select the correct option
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Correct option: A
I and III
Option A (I and III) is correct because cardiac muscles are indeed the muscles of the heart and they are involuntary in their functions.
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Consider the following statements.
I. In man, vertebral column has 33 bones organized as 28 bones.
II. Pelvic girdle is made up of two fused bones only.
III. Osteoporosis is characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of the bone.
I. In man, vertebral column has 33 bones organized as 28 bones.
II. Pelvic girdle is made up of two fused bones only.
III. Osteoporosis is characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of the bone.
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Correct option: C
III is correct
Option C (III is correct) is correct because Osteoporosis is indeed characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of the bone.
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During muscle contraction, ATP provides energy for
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Correct option: A
Cross bridge detachment
Option A (Cross bridge detachment) is correct because ATP binding to myosin causes the detachment of the cross-bridge between actin and myosin.
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Synovial joints is humans are characterized by
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Correct option: B
Presence of fluid filled synovial cavity
Option B (Presence of fluid filled synovial cavity) is correct because synovial joints are characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity.
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Intercalated disc is found in
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Correct option: A
Muscles of heart
Option A (Muscles of heart) is correct because intercalated discs are specialized junctions found only in cardiac muscle tissue, facilitating coordinated contractions.
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Cross arms of the myosin monomer consists of
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Correct option: B
Outward projection of the head region of meromyosin
Option B (Outward projection of the head region of meromyosin) is correct because the cross-bridges are formed by the globular head of the meromyosin.
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.
Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis in increased levels of estrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.
Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis in increased levels of estrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct option: D
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D ((A) is correct but (R) is not correct) is correct because osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mass, but it is caused by decreased, not increased, levels of estrogen.
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Assertion: Red fibres are referred as aerobic muscles
Reason: These muscles contain large number of mitochondria which utilize the large amount of oxygen
stored in them for ATP production
Reason: These muscles contain large number of mitochondria which utilize the large amount of oxygen
stored in them for ATP production
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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 is correct because red fibers are indeed aerobic muscles due to their high mitochondrial content, which utilizes oxygen for ATP production.
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