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Locomotion and Movement · Question 3

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1

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to human endoskeleton? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. C, D and E only
  2. B, C and E only
  3. A, B and D only
  4. B and E only

Answer

(2) B, C and E only

Solution

As per NCERT,

A – incorrect: the human skull articulates with the vertebral column by two occipital condyles (dicondylic skull).

B – correct: the joint between adjacent vertebrae is a cartilaginous joint.

C – correct: there are 7 cervical vertebrae in human beings.

D – incorrect: each rib has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end, so all 12 pairs of ribs are bicephalic.

E – correct: the occipital condyles of the skull articulate with the first vertebra, the atlas.

∴ Correct statements: B, C and E

Answer: (2)

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2

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans?

  1. Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia
  2. Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal
  3. Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal
  4. Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
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3

The number of vertebrae in a human is .

  1. 206
  2. 7
  3. 12
  4. 26
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4

Sperm motility is due to .

  1. muscular movement
  2. flagellar movement
  3. ciliary movement
  4. amoeboid movement
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5

Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system by the release of .

  1. cyclic adenosine monophosphate
  2. acetylcholine
  3. acetyl coenzyme A
  4. cyclic guanosine monophosphate
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6

Which of the following is the correct order of arrangement of vertebral column from the head to toe?

  1. Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum
  2. Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum, lumbar vertebra
  3. Sacrum, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, cervical vertebra
  4. Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum
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7

Which of the following are Autoimmune disorders? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B & D only
  2. A, B & E only
  3. B, C & E only
  4. C, D & E only
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8

Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  2. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  4. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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9

Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  2. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  3. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  4. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
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10

Select the correct statements regarding mechanism of muscle contraction. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. B, C and E only
  2. C, D and E only
  3. A and D only
  4. B, D and E only
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11

Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  2. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  3. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  4. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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