Description : 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 ... of myosin filaments (d) Gout - Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium
Last Answer : (b) Osteoporosis – Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
Description : A ligament is (a) A fibrous tissue that joins the muscle to bone (b) A type of amorphous gel that cements non movable joints together (c) A type of fibrous connective tissue that joins bones together at joints (d) Only formed to repair damaged muscle tissue
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Match the following joints with the bones involved: (1) Gliding joint (i) Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb (2) Hinge joint (ii) Between atlas and axis (3) Pivot joint (iii) Between the carpals (4) Saddle joint (iv) Between humerus and ... ), (4)-(i) (d) (1)-(i), (2)-(iii), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iv)
Last Answer : (a) (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(ii), (4)-(i)
Description : What will happen if ligaments are torn? (a) Bones will move freely at joint and no pain. (b) Bone less movable at joint and pain. (c) Bone will become unfixed. (d) Bone will become fixed.
Last Answer : (b) Bone less movable at joint and pain.
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement (A) The cross-sectional area of the welded member is effective (B) A welded joint develops strength of its parent metal (C) Welded joints provide rigidity (D) Welding takes more time than riveting
Last Answer : (D) Welding takes more time than riveting
Description : Tendons and ligaments are – (1) Connective tissue (2) Muscular tissue (3) Epithelial tissue (4) Skeletal tissue
Last Answer : (1) Connective tissue Explanation: A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone. A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.
Description : Tendons and ligaments are (1) Connective tissue (2) Muscular tissue (3) Epithelial tissue (4) Skeletal tissue
Last Answer : Connective tissue
Description : The four sketches (A, B, C and D) given below, represent four different types of animal tissues. Which one of these is correctly identified in the options given, along with its ... Smooth Heart Heart muscle contraction tissue (d) (A) Columnar Nephron Secretion epithelium and absorption
Last Answer : (a) (B) Glandular Intestine Secretion epithelium
Description : In the mammalian body, this element plays many important roles. Try to identify this element with the fewest number of clues. This element is required to insure the integrity and permeability of ... involved in blood coagulation and is the most important element of bone salt. Name this element.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Calcium
Description : Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans. (a) The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae. (b) The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint. (c) A ... osteoporosis in old people. (d) Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation
Last Answer : (d) Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation.
Description : In joints, the bones invovled are joined together with the help of cargtilages. The joint between the adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column is of
Last Answer : In joints, the bones invovled are joined together with the help of cargtilages. The joint between ... pattern and it permits limited movements, is-
Description : Which of the following statements best describes the usual course of rheumatoid arthritis? (a) It is an acute exacerbation of joint pain treated with short-term anti-inflammatory therapy (b) It is ... characterized by a marked loss of calcium from the bones and a resultant thinning of the bones
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : The characteristic and an example of a synovial joint in humans is Characteristics Examples (a) Fluid filled synovial Joint between cavity between atlas and axis two bones (b) Lymph filled ... between two bones, limited movements (d) Fluid filled between Skull bones two joints, provides cushion
Last Answer : (a) Fluid filled synovial Joint between cavity between atlas and axis two bones
Description : This major protein component of connective tissue in mammals comprises most of the organic matter of skin, tendons, bones, and teeth, and occurs as fibrous inclusions in most other body structures. Is this material: a) elastin b) collagen c) fatty acids d) keratin
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- collagen
Description : 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 ... of vitamin D causes osteoporosis. (d) Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles cause muscle dystrophy
Last Answer : (a) Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing.
Description : The complement system consists of a series of serum proteins that exist in a quiescent or very low-level state of activation in the uninfected host. Which of the following ... certain complement components serve as chemoattractants to additional cellular components of the host defense mechanism
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, d Complement activation can occur through either classic or alternate (properdin) pathways, both of which eventuate in deposition of terminal complement pathway components on the ... and release of lysosomal enzymes that can directly damage certain target tissues, such as the lung
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning necrotizing fascitis. a. Mortality rates as high as 40% can be expected b. The infection involves only the superficial fascia, sparing the deep ... e. Necrotizing fascitis is most likely to develop in the face of impaired fascial blood supply
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, d, e Necrotizing fascitis is an uncommon infection of the deep and superficial fascia that is associated with mortality as high as 40% in many series. ... fulminant and is frequently associated with cellulitis, myositis, fascitis, and bacteremia with attendant high mortality
Description : protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water.
Last Answer : protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water.
Description : Which of the following terms refers to moving away from midline? a) Abduction Abduction is moving away from midline. b) Adduction Adduction is moving toward midline. c) Inversion Inversion is turning inward. d) Eversion Eversion is turning outward.
Last Answer : a) Abduction Abduction is moving away from midline.
Description : Bone formed by ossicification of tendons is called
Last Answer : Bone formed by ossicification of tendons is called A. Replacing bone B. Sesamoid bone C. Investing bone D. None of the above
Description : Total body mass is composed of an aqueous component and a nonaqueous component. The nonaqueous component is made up of which of the following? a. Liver b. Tendons c. Skeletal muscle d. Extracellular fluid e. Adipose tissue
Last Answer : Answer: b, e The nonaqueous portion of total body mass is made up of bones, tendons, and mineral mass as well as adipose tissue. The aqueous component contains the body cell ... and circulating blood cells. Also contributing to the aqueous portion is the interstitial fluid and intravascular volume
Description : Which type of tissue correctly matches with its location? Tissue Location (a) Transitional Tip of nose epithelium (b) Cuboidal epithelium Lining of stomach (c) Smooth muscle Wall of intestine (d) Areolar tissue Tendons
Last Answer : (c) Smooth muscle Wall of intestine
Description : Select the incorrect statement. (a) LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase. (b) LH triggers secretion of androgens from the Leydig cells. (c) FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis. (d) LH triggers ovulation in ovary.
Last Answer : (a) LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase.
Description : List the bones of the pectoral girdle and the upper limb. -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : List the bones of the pelvic girdle and the lower limb. -Biology
Description : Pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle and limb bones constitute `:-`
Last Answer : Pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle and limb bones constitute `:-` A. Visceral skeleton B. Outer skeleton C. Axial skeleton D. Appendicular skeleton
Description : The total number of bones in your right arm is " " Or Total number of bones in the hind limb of a man is
Last Answer : The total number of bones in your right arm is " " Or Total number of bones in the hind limb of a man is A. 21 B. 24 C. 30 D. 14
Description : The limb bones of children become bent if there is deficiency of vitamin - (1) A (2) B1 (3) D (4) E
Last Answer : (3) D Explanation: Rickets is weakness and deformity of the bones that occurs from lack of vitamin D. Vitamin D occurs in whole milk, butter, egg yolks, animal fats, and liver, especially fish ... enough foods with vitamin D, and who do not get enough sunlight, gradually develop signs of rickets.
Description : Total number of bones in each limb of a man is (a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 14 (d) 21
Last Answer : b) 30
Description : The limb bones of children become bent if there is deficiency of vitamin (1) A (2) B1 (3) D (4) E
Last Answer : D
Description : Does cold weather or a cold room really contribute to bone, muscle and joint pain?
Last Answer : Yes. My feet hurt the night when I walk barefoot in my house on a cold day.
Description : Select the incorrect statement. Effective angle of shearing resistance (A) Increases as the size of particles increases (B) Increases as the soil gradation improves (C) Is limited to a maximum value of 45° (D) Is rarely more than 30° for fine grained soil
Last Answer : (C) Is limited to a maximum value of 45°
Description : Select the incorrect statement. (A) Effective cohesion of a soil can never have a negative value. (B) Effective angle of internal friction for coarse grained soils is rarely below 30°. (C ... (D) Effective angle of internal friction is a complicated function of mineralogy and clay size content.
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : A patient with gross fecal contamination and peritonitis from a ruptured sigmoid diverticulum has his midline wound left open to heal by secondary intention. Which of the following statement(s) describes this ... of a wound to form granulation tissue is dependent on the blood supply of the tissue
Last Answer : Answer: b, d Open wounds, whether they be ulcers or open surgical incisions closing by secondary intention, heal with the same sequence of inflammation, matrix deposition, epithelialization ... via bacterial and phagocytic cell products such as proteases, collagenases, elastases, and other enzymes
Description : What kind of joint between bones that cannot move?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Number of tarsal bone in Human in each hind limb
Last Answer : Number of tarsal bone in Human in each hind limb A. 2 B. 7 C. 6 D. 5
Description : Which one if bone of fore limb `:-`
Last Answer : Which one if bone of fore limb `:-` A. Humerus B. Femure C. Tibia D. Fibula
Description : Fangs are the (a) Poisonous teeth of snakes (b) Furnes soap (c) Bone pieces of limb (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Poisonous teeth of snakes
Description : What are cordlike structures composed of dense fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to bones?
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct concerning the cardiovascular response to shock? a. Changes in cardiac contractile function shift the Frank Starling curve up and down b. ... d. The total circulating blood volume is equally split between the arterial and venous system
Last Answer : Answer: a Central in the general cardiovascular response to shock is the action of the heart itself. The principle determinants of cardiac function in the normal heart are the volume of blood ... Blood flow to the skin is sacrificed early, followed by that to the kidneys and splanchnic viscera
Description : The primary mechanism by which antidiuretic hormone reduces urine volume is: A. Decrease in glomerular filtration rate B. Decreased renal blood flow C. Decreased water permeability of descending limb of loop of Henle D. Increased water permeability of collecting duct cells
Last Answer : D. Increased water permeability of collecting duct cells
Description : An internal boady system made up of bones and joints?
Last Answer : The skeletal system is made up of bones and joints.
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning wound contraction? a. Wound contraction accounts for similar rates of reduction of wound size regardless of their location b. The fibroblast ... d. Actin microfillaments are found in fibroblasts and may play a role in wound contracture
Last Answer : Answer: b, c, d Wound contraction is an important event which contrasts healing open wounds and closed incisions. When open wounds contract, the surrounding skin is pulled over the open wound ... number in contracting wounds and are felt to play an active role in the process of wound contraction
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : (2) An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. Explanation: In all democracies an assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on ... consists of elected representative of the people, it exercises authority over the government.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme.' Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : 2) An assembly of elected representatives excercises political authority on behalf of the people
Description : Are there any natural remedies for muscular/ joint inflammation?
Last Answer : I haven't heard of any natural remedy that works for muscular or joint inflammation. Both of my parents deal with these issues via medication; they are friends with a naturalist/herbalist and ... about the negative side effects of the anti-inflammatories, what do they recommend as an alternative?
Description : Answer the following S. No Statement Chose the correct answer OR Fill-in-the-blanks 1 Fyrite measures CO2, O2 and SO2 True/False 2 Ultrasonic Flow Meter uses the principle of____& ____ Fill in the ... of RPM meter is used and for a visible shaft-end _______ type of RPM meter is used.
Last Answer : Sr No Statement Chose the correct answer OR Fill-in-the-blanks Solution 1 Fyrite measures CO2, O2 and SO2 True/False False 2 Ultrasonic Flow Meter uses the principle of____& ____ ... ] 10 In a gasification system the reduction zone is above the combustion zone True/False False
Description : The figure Is showing part of right pelvic girdle and lower limb nones. Identify the parts labelled as A to E and select the correct option.
Last Answer : The figure Is showing part of right pelvic girdle and lower limb nones. Identify the parts labelled as ... (" Ischium Ilium Petella Tibia Tarsal "):}`
Description : In contrast to a patient undergoing an elective operation, which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning a patient who has suffered a multiple trauma? a. Basal metabolic rates are ... is similar to their composition in skeletal muscle d. Fat and protein stores are rapidly depleted
Last Answer : Answer: b, d The degree of hypermetabolism is generally related to the severity of injury. Patients with long-bone fractures have a 15-25% increase in metabolic rate, whereas metabolic ... in injured subjects, if unfed, severely injured patients rapidly deplete their fat and protein stores
Description : Effect of applied moment at a joint on the other joints is known as the a.carry in factor b. carry over factor c.carry up factor d.carry down factor
Last Answer : b. carry over factor