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NEET Biology - Locomotion and Movement

Duration: 150 minutesTotal Marks: 600Questions: 150Negative Marking: -1

Instructions:

  1. Each question has four options (1), (2), (3), (4). Choose the most correct answer.
  2. Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
  3. Each wrong answer will deduct 1 marks.
  4. Unanswered questions will not be penalised.
1.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: All locomotions are movements but all movements are not locomotions.
Reason R: Locomotion is a voluntary movement causing change of place or location.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
2.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Walking, running, climbing, flying and swimming
B. Jaw movement, eyelid blinking, tongue rolling and protoplasmic streaming
C. Movement of food through cytopharynx, ciliary beating in trachea and posture maintenance only
D. Only walking and running because locomotion is restricted to terrestrial animals
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
3.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Locomotion is generally associated with search of food, shelter, mate, breeding ground, favourable climate or escape from predators.
Reason R: Methods of locomotion vary with habitat and demand of the situation.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
4.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: In Paramoecium, cilia help in movement of food through cytopharynx and locomotion.
Reason R: Locomotory structures need not be different from structures causing other movements.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
5.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Hydra can use tentacles for prey capture as well as locomotion.
Reason R: One structure may contribute to more than one function related to movement.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
6.Choose the correct statements.
A. Locomotory structures must always be different from structures producing other movements.
B. Human limbs are involved in both posture change and locomotion.
C. Locomotion varies with habitat and demand of situation.
D. Change of place is involved in some movements.
(1)A and B only
(2)B, C and D only
(3)A, C and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
7.Which pair is correctly matched?
(1)Amoeba — ciliary movement
(2)Leucocytes — amoeboid movement
(3)Ova passage — muscular movement
(4)Tracheal dust removal — flagellar movement
8.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. It is caused by contraction of skeletal muscle fibres only.
B. It is effected by pseudopodia formed by protoplasmic streaming.
C. It occurs only in ciliated epithelium of trachea.
D. It is unrelated to cytoskeletal elements.
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
9.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. macrophage movement and leucocyte movement
B. movement of limbs, jaws and tongue
C. tracheal dust removal and passage of ova through female reproductive tract
D. sperm swimming and water current maintenance in sponges
(1)C only
(2)A and B only
(3)C and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
10.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Locomotion requires coordinated activity of muscular, skeletal and neural systems.
Reason R: Muscular movement alone can complete all locomotion without neural and skeletal participation.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
11.Given below are two statements.
Assertion A: In humans, movements of limbs, jaws and tongue require muscular movement.
Reason R: Muscles have a contractile property useful for locomotion and other movements.
Choose the correct option.
(1)Both A and R are true and R explains A
(2)Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
(3)A is true but R is false
(4)A is false but R is true
12.Which of the following would be an incorrect inference from the movement examples?
(1)A structure may have more than one function in movement.
(2)Tentacles can be associated with locomotion in Hydra.
(3)All movements necessarily produce change of location.
(4)Cilia can participate in both feeding-related movement and locomotion in Paramoecium.
13.Which option correctly matches movement type with example/mechanism?
(1)Amoeboid — pseudopodia and microfilaments
(2)Ciliary — limbs and jaws
(3)Muscular — passage of ova by cilia
(4)Flagellar — macrophage movement in blood
14.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. They are outgrowths of sarcoplasmic reticulum.
B. They are outgrowths of cell membrane.
C. They are myofilaments inside skeletal muscle.
D. They are collagenous connective tissue layers.
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
15.Flagellar movement is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
(1)swimming of spermatozoa
(2)maintenance of water current in sponges
(3)locomotion in Euglena
(4)transport of food through human digestive tract
16.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Excitability, contractility, extensibility and elasticity
B. Contractility, conductivity, secretion and absorption
C. Elasticity, irritability, ossification and calcification
D. Excitability, ciliation, extensibility and mineralisation
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
17.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. ectodermal tissue contributing about 20–30% of body weight
B. mesodermal specialised tissue contributing about 40–50% of adult body weight
C. endodermal connective tissue forming bones
D. nervous tissue controlled only voluntarily
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
18.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Shape, colour and calcium content only
B. Location, appearance and nature of regulation
C. Origin, insertion and hormone secretion
D. Bone attachment, blood supply and age
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
19.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. smooth, striated and branched
B. skeletal, visceral and cardiac
C. red, white and aerobic
D. axial, appendicular and synovial
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
20.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. They are closely associated with skeletal components.
B. They appear striped under the microscope.
C. They are under voluntary control.
D. They are present in inner walls of hollow visceral organs.
(1)D only
(2)A and B only
(3)D and C only
(4)A, B, C and D
21.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. their activities are involuntary
B. they have a striped appearance
C. they occur in hollow visceral organs
D. they lack nuclei
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
22.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Striated and voluntary; attached to skeleton
B. Smooth and involuntary; present in inner walls of hollow organs
C. Branched and striated; found in heart
D. Aerobic and red; rich in myoglobin
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
23.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. transport of food through digestive tract and gametes through genital tract
B. formation of cranium and sutures
C. direct voluntary movement of limbs
D. pumping of blood by cardiac chambers only
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
24.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. A, B and C only
B. A and D only
C. B, C and D only
D. A, B, C and D
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
25.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
26.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Skeletal muscle — transport of food through alimentary canal
B. Visceral muscle — smooth/non-striated
C. Cardiac muscle — voluntary and unbranched
D. Skeletal muscle — not associated with skeletal components
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
27.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Muscles of heart
B. Cells assemble in branching pattern
C. Striated in appearance
D. Voluntary control by nervous system
(1)D only
(2)A and B only
(3)D and C only
(4)A, B, C and D
28.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. skeletal muscle
B. visceral/smooth muscle
C. cardiac muscle
D. red aerobic fibre only
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
29.Which option places the examples in the correct category?
(1)Limbs/jaws/tongue — ciliary movement
(2)Macrophages/leucocytes — amoeboid movement
(3)Tracheal cilia — muscular movement
(4)Food transport in gut — flagellar movement
30.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Visceral muscles are involuntary.
B. Skeletal muscles are voluntary.
C. Cardiac muscles are striated.
D. Visceral muscles are striated and voluntary.
(1)D only
(2)A and B only
(3)D and C only
(4)A, B, C and D
31.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Muscle fibre → fascicle → muscle → myofibril
B. Muscle → fascicle → muscle fibre → myofibril
C. Myofibril → muscle fibre → fascicle → muscle
D. Fascia → sarcoplasm → cranium → myosin
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
32.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. sarcolemma
B. sarcoplasm
C. fascia
D. M-line
(1)C only
(2)A and B only
(3)C and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
33.Which is correctly matched?
(1)Sarcolemma — plasma membrane of muscle fibre
(2)Sarcoplasm — calcium storehouse membrane
(3)Sarcoplasmic reticulum — outer collagenous fascia
(4)Syncytium — cell with single nucleus
34.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. it contains no nuclei
B. its sarcoplasm contains many nuclei
C. its sarcolemma is made of collagen
D. its myofibrils lack protein
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
35.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. sarcolemma
B. sarcoplasmic reticulum
C. fascia
D. H-zone
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
36.Which statement is incorrect about myofibrils/myofilaments?
(1)They are parallelly arranged in sarcoplasm.
(2)They are also called myofilaments or myofibrils in the chapter context.
(3)Each myofibril shows alternate dark and light bands.
(4)They are found only in visceral smooth muscles and not skeletal muscle.
37.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. chondroitin salts in cartilage
B. distribution pattern of actin and myosin
C. uric acid crystals in joints
D. fusion of ilium, ischium and pubis
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
38.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. I-band — myosin
B. A-band — actin
C. I-band — actin
D. H-zone — actin only
(1)C only
(2)A and B only
(3)C and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
39.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. isotropic band
B. anisotropic band
C. Z-band
D. hyaline band
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
40.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. It is in the centre of each A-band.
B. It bisects the I-band and anchors thin filaments.
C. It holds thick filaments in the middle of A-band.
D. It is the same as H-zone.
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
41.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. holding thick filaments together in the middle of A-band
B. binding calcium to troponin
C. connecting dorsally to vertebral column
D. joining pubic bones ventrally
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
42.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. the region between two successive Z-lines
B. the entire muscle bundle held by fascia
C. the plasma membrane of a muscle fibre
D. the central non-overlap region of thin filaments
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
43.Which statement is incorrect for a resting sarcomere?
(1)Thin filaments partially overlap free ends of thick filaments.
(2)H-zone is the central part of thick filament not overlapped by thin filaments.
(3)A-band and I-band are arranged alternately.
(4)H-zone represents both thick and thin filaments equally.
44.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
B. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
C. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
45.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Fascia
B. Sarcolemma
C. Suture
D. Acetabulum
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
46.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Fascicle, muscle fibre, sarcolemma and blood capillary
B. Cranium, hyoid, acetabulum and pubic symphysis
C. Hinge joint, pivot joint, gliding joint and saddle joint
D. Malleus, incus, stapes and femur
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
47.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. A, B and D only
B. A and C only
C. B, C and D only
D. A, B, C and D
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
48.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
49.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. Sarcolemma, sarcoplasm, myofibril, sarcoplasmic reticulum
B. Cranium, hyoid, mandible, clavicle
C. Femur, tibia, fibula, patella
D. Acetabulum, pubic symphysis, sternum, ribs
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
50.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. They are rod-like structures.
B. They are parallel to each other.
C. They are parallel to the longitudinal axis of myofibrils.
D. They are randomly arranged without banding.
(1)D only
(2)A and B only
(3)D and C only
(4)A, B, C and D
51.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. It consists of two F-actins helically wound together along with tropomyosin and troponin.
B. It is made only of meromyosin monomers.
C. It contains myosin heads with ATPase activity.
D. It is formed by ilium, ischium and pubis.
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
52.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. a polymer of monomeric G-actins
B. a monomer of meromyosin
C. the tail part of myosin
D. the fluid-filled cavity of synovial joint
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
53.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. tropomyosin alone without troponin
B. a subunit of troponin
C. acetylcholine
D. M-line
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
54.Identify the correct statement(s) from A-D.
A. It is formed by polymerised actin only.
B. It is a polymerised protein made of many meromyosins.
C. It is a cartilage matrix rich in chondroitin.
D. It is a fluid-filled synovial cavity.
(1)B only
(2)A and C only
(3)B and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
55.Each meromyosin has:
(1)two F-actins and two tropomyosin strands
(2)a globular head with short arm and a tail
(3)malleus, incus and stapes
(4)ilium, ischium and pubis
56.Which pair is incorrectly matched?
(1)HMM — globular head with short arm
(2)LMM — tail
(3)Cross arm — HMM projecting outward
(4)HMM — tail only
57.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Sliding filament theory best explains muscle contraction.
Reason R: Contraction of muscle fibre takes place by sliding of thin filaments over thick filaments.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
58.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: A motor neuron with the muscle fibres connected to it forms a motor unit.
Reason R: The neuromuscular junction is the junction between motor neuron and sarcolemma.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
59.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: A neural signal at motor-end plate releases acetylcholine.
Reason R: Acetylcholine generates an action potential in the sarcolemma.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
60.Which of the following statements are correct?
A. Thin filament has two F-actins.
B. F-actin is made of G-actin monomers.
C. Troponin occurs regularly on tropomyosin.
D. Myosin head lacks ATP binding site.
(1)A, B and C only
(2)A and D only
(3)B, C and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
61.Given below are two statements.
Assertion A: Myosin head functions as an active ATPase enzyme.
Reason R: It has binding sites for ATP and active sites for actin.
Choose the correct option.
(1)Both A and R are true and R explains A
(2)Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
(3)A is true but R is false
(4)A is false but R is true
62.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Calcium binding to troponin removes masking of active sites on actin.
Reason R: Increased Ca++ binds a subunit of troponin on actin filaments.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
63.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Myosin head forms a cross bridge with exposed active sites on actin using energy from ATP hydrolysis.
Reason R: The globular head of myosin is an active ATPase enzyme with binding sites.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
64.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Attached actin filaments are pulled towards the centre of A-band during contraction.
Reason R: Z-lines attached to actin are pulled inward, causing sarcomere shortening.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
65.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: During contraction, I-bands get reduced while A-bands retain their length.
Reason R: The sliding of thin filaments over thick filaments changes overlap without shortening the A-band itself.

Choose the correct answer.
(1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(3)A is true but R is false.
(4)A is false but R is true.
66.Calcium ions remove masking of actin sites by:
(1)binding to a subunit of troponin on actin filaments
(2)binding to chondroitin salts in cartilage
(3)dissolving the Z-line
(4)fusing ilium, ischium and pubis
67.Cross bridge formation requires:
(1)ATP hydrolysis energy and binding of myosin head to exposed actin sites
(2)direct sternum-rib articulation only
(3)fusion of cranial bones by sutures
(4)lactic acid accumulation before every contraction
68.During contraction, which statement is correct?
(1)Actin filaments are pulled toward the centre of A-band.
(2)A-band reduces while I-band remains constant.
(3)Z-lines move outward and sarcomere lengthens.
(4)Calcium is absent from sarcoplasm at the start of contraction.
69.During shortening of muscle:
(1)I-bands reduce while A-bands retain their length
(2)A-bands disappear and I-bands increase
(3)H-zone becomes cartilage
(4)Z-lines detach permanently from actin
70.Which event breaks the cross bridge?
(1)New ATP binding to myosin
(2)Calcium binding to chondroitin
(3)Fusion of cranial sutures
(4)Decreased estrogen level
71.The cross-bridge cycle repeats because:
(1)ATP is again hydrolysed by myosin head
(2)H-zone becomes the A-band
(3)sarcoplasm loses all nuclei
(4)troponin permanently removes actin
72.Relaxation occurs when:
(1)Ca++ is pumped back to sarcoplasmic cisternae and actin is masked again
(2)more acetylcholine continuously unmasks actin
(3)A-band permanently shortens
(4)ribs become bicephalic
73.Which sequence best represents contraction and relaxation?
(1)CNS signal → ACh release → action potential → Ca++ release → actin unmasking → cross bridge → sliding → Ca++ return → masking → relaxation
(2)ACh release → Ca++ return → unmasking → CNS signal → cross bridge → no ATP use → relaxation
(3)Ca++ return → cross bridge formation → ATP hydrolysis → action potential → ACh release
(4)Lactic acid → synovial cavity → actin disappears → skull articulates with ribs
74.Given below are two statements.
Assertion A: During contraction, A-band retains its length.
Reason R: Thin filaments slide over thick filaments; the thick filament zone itself does not shorten as per sliding-filament explanation.
Choose the correct option.
(1)Both A and R are true and R explains A
(2)Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
(3)A is true but R is false
(4)A is false but R is true
75.Repeated activation of muscle may lead to fatigue because of:
(1)lactic acid accumulation due to anaerobic breakdown of glycogen
(2)increased bone calcium salts
(3)formation of synovial cavity
(4)fusion of vertebrae into cranial bones
76.Which pair is correctly matched?
(1)Red fibre — high myoglobin
(2)White fibre — plenty of mitochondria
(3)Red fibre — anaerobic only
(4)White fibre — reddish due to myoglobin
77.Red fibres can also be called aerobic muscles because they:
(1)have plenty of mitochondria and use stored oxygen for ATP production
(2)have very little myoglobin
(3)depend only on anaerobic process
(4)have high sarcoplasmic reticulum but few mitochondria
78.Which statement is correct for white fibres?
(1)High myoglobin and many mitochondria
(2)Pale/whitish with very little myoglobin
(3)Called aerobic muscles
(4)No sarcoplasmic reticulum
79.Identify the incorrect statement.
(1)Myoglobin is an oxygen-storing pigment.
(2)Red fibres have high myoglobin.
(3)White fibres depend on anaerobic process for energy.
(4)White fibres contain plenty of mitochondria and high myoglobin.
80.Match List-I with List-II.
A. Red fibres B. White fibres C. Myoglobin D. Fatigue

I. Anaerobic glycogen breakdown/lactic acid II. Oxygen-storing pigment III. High mitochondria IV. Low myoglobin, pale
(1)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(2)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3)A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(4)A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
81.Which statement about skeletal system is correct?
(1)It consists only of bones, never cartilage.
(2)It consists of bones and a few cartilages and helps movement.
(3)It is the same as muscular system.
(4)It is made entirely of hollow visceral organs.
82.Bone and cartilage differ mainly in matrix because:
(1)bone has hard matrix due to calcium salts; cartilage has pliable matrix due to chondroitin salts
(2)bone has chondroitin salts; cartilage has calcium salts
(3)both have identical matrix
(4)cartilage is harder than bone due to calcium salts
83.Human skeletal system contains:
(1)80 bones only
(2)206 bones and a few cartilages
(3)22 bones in total
(4)12 bones and 206 cartilages
84.The two principal divisions of human skeleton are:
(1)cranial and facial
(2)true and false
(3)axial and appendicular
(4)red and white
85.Axial skeleton comprises:
(1)limb bones and girdles
(2)skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs
(3)clavicle, scapula, ilium and pubis only
(4)carpals, metacarpals, tarsals and metatarsals only
86.Which number is correctly matched?
(1)Axial skeleton — 206 bones
(2)Cranial bones — 14
(3)Facial skeletal elements — 14
(4)Vertebral column — 80 vertebrae
87.The skull consists of:
(1)cranial and facial bones totaling 22 bones
(2)only facial bones totaling 8 bones
(3)only cranial bones totaling 14 bones
(4)ear ossicles and ribs totaling 80 bones
88.Which statement about hyoid and ear ossicles is correct?
(1)Hyoid is a paired bone in middle ear; ossicles form buccal cavity.
(2)Hyoid is single U-shaped bone at base of buccal cavity; each middle ear has malleus, incus and stapes.
(3)Hyoid is a rib; ear ossicles are cervical vertebrae.
(4)Hyoid is a cartilage of pubic symphysis.
89.The human skull is dicondylic because it articulates with vertebral column through:
(1)one occipital condyle
(2)two occipital condyles
(3)two acromion processes
(4)three ear ossicles
90.Which diagram label set belongs to human skull figure?
(1)Parietal, frontal, temporal, occipital, maxilla, mandible
(2)Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals
(3)Femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, patella
(4)Ilium, ischium, pubis, acetabulum only
91.Which option correctly describes vertebral column?
(1)26 serially arranged vertebrae, dorsally placed, from skull base forming trunk framework
(2)22 serially arranged ribs ventrally placed
(3)80 cranial bones with no neural canal
(4)30 bones in each limb forming axial skeleton
92.Each vertebra has a central hollow portion called neural canal through which passes the:
(1)spinal cord
(2)acetabulum
(3)malleus
(4)myosin filament
93.The first vertebra is the atlas and it articulates with:
(1)the acromion
(2)the occipital condyles
(3)the pubic symphysis
(4)the seventh rib
94.Correct vertebral region sequence/number from skull is:
(1)cervical 7, thoracic 12, lumbar 5, sacral 1 fused, coccygeal 1 fused
(2)thoracic 7, cervical 12, lumbar 5, sacral 1, coccygeal 1
(3)cervical 12, thoracic 7, lumbar 5, sacral 2, coccygeal 1
(4)cervical 7, lumbar 12, thoracic 5, sacral 1, coccygeal 1
95.All mammals except a few have how many cervical vertebrae according to the chapter statement?
(1)5
(2)7
(3)12
(4)26
96.Which function is NOT listed for vertebral column?
(1)Protecting spinal cord
(2)Supporting head
(3)Attachment for ribs and back muscles
(4)Storing myoglobin for ATP production
97.Sternum is located:
(1)on dorsal midline of abdomen
(2)on ventral midline of thorax
(3)inside neural canal
(4)between carpals only
98.A rib is called bicephalic because:
(1)it has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end
(2)it is connected to two sternums
(3)it contains two nuclei in sarcoplasm
(4)it has two acetabula
99.True ribs are:
(1)first seven pairs attached dorsally to thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to sternum via hyaline cartilage
(2)8th to 10th pairs connected ventrally to nothing
(3)11th and 12th pairs joined to seventh rib
(4)all ribs because humans have 12 pairs
100.The 8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called:
(1)true ribs
(2)floating ribs
(3)vertebrochondral false ribs
(4)ear ossicles
101.Floating ribs are:
(1)first and second pairs
(2)eighth, ninth and tenth pairs
(3)eleventh and twelfth pairs
(4)all thoracic vertebrae
102.The rib cage is formed by:
(1)thoracic vertebrae, ribs and sternum
(2)cranial bones, facial bones and hyoid
(3)carpals, metacarpals and phalanges
(4)ilium, ischium and pubis
103.Match List-I with List-II.
A. True ribs B. False ribs C. Floating ribs D. Sternum

I. Ventral midline of thorax II. 11th and 12th pairs III. 1st to 7th pairs IV. 8th to 10th pairs
(1)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(2)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(4)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
104.Appendicular skeleton is made of:
(1)skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum
(2)bones of limbs along with their girdles
(3)only cranial and facial bones
(4)only synovial joints
105.Each limb contains how many bones?
(1)22
(2)26
(3)30
(4)80
106.Which set represents forelimb bones correctly?
(1)Humerus, radius, ulna, 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges
(2)Femur, tibia, fibula, 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges
(3)Ilium, ischium, pubis and acetabulum
(4)Cranium, mandible, maxilla and hyoid
107.Which set represents hind limb bones correctly?
(1)Humerus, radius, ulna and carpals
(2)Femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges
(3)Clavicle, scapula and acromion
(4)Malleus, incus and stapes
108.Which statement is correct?
(1)Femur is the longest bone.
(2)Patella covers elbow ventrally.
(3)Tarsals are wrist bones and eight in number.
(4)Carpals are ankle bones and seven in number.
109.Patella is:
(1)a U-shaped bone in buccal cavity
(2)a cup-shaped knee cap covering the knee ventrally
(3)a cranial bone protecting the brain
(4)a fluid-filled cavity of synovial joint
110.Pectoral and pelvic girdles help articulate:
(1)upper and lower limbs respectively with axial skeleton
(2)cranial and facial bones with each other
(3)thin and thick filaments
(4)true and floating ribs directly with each other
111.Each half of pectoral girdle consists of:
(1)ilium and pubis
(2)clavicle and scapula
(3)femur and tibia
(4)malleus and incus
112.Scapula is described as:
(1)large triangular flat bone in dorsal thorax between second and seventh ribs
(2)long slender bone with two curvatures called collar bone
(3)single U-shaped bone at base of buccal cavity
(4)cup-shaped bone covering knee
113.The spine of scapula projects as:
(1)glenoid cavity
(2)acromion
(3)acetabulum
(4)neural canal
114.Glenoid cavity articulates with the head of humerus to form the:
(1)shoulder joint
(2)pubic symphysis
(3)knee joint
(4)atlas-axis joint
115.The collar bone is:
(1)scapula
(2)clavicle
(3)hyoid
(4)patella
116.Pelvic girdle consists of:
(1)two coxal bones
(2)two clavicles and two scapulae
(3)12 pairs of ribs
(4)three ear ossicles
117.Each coxal bone is formed by fusion of:
(1)ilium, ischium and pubis
(2)humerus, radius and ulna
(3)malleus, incus and stapes
(4)femur, tibia and fibula
118.At the fusion point of ilium, ischium and pubis is a cavity called:
(1)glenoid cavity
(2)acetabulum
(3)neural canal
(4)H-zone
119.Pubic symphysis contains:
(1)fibrous cartilage
(2)myoglobin
(3)uric acid crystals
(4)acetylcholine
120.Match List-I with List-II.
A. Acromion B. Glenoid cavity C. Acetabulum D. Pubic symphysis

I. Receives thigh bone II. Receives head of humerus III. Ventral meeting of pelvic halves IV. Projection from scapular spine
(1)A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(2)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(3)A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(4)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
121.Which option is correctly matched?
(1)Clavicle — collar bone
(2)Scapula — cup-shaped knee cap
(3)Acetabulum — skull suture
(4)Hyoid — floating rib
122.Joints are best defined as:
(1)points of contact between bones or between bones and cartilages
(2)protein polymers of actin and myosin
(3)body regions storing myoglobin
(4)middle ear bones
123.During movement, the joint acts as a:
(1)fulcrum
(2)neurotransmitter
(3)calcium pump
(4)myosin head
124.The three structural forms of joints are:
(1)fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial
(2)cranial, facial and ossicular
(3)red, white and aerobic
(4)actin, myosin and troponin
125.Which statement about fibrous joints is correct?
(1)They permit considerable movement.
(2)They do not allow movement.
(3)They are fluid-filled synovial cavities.
(4)They join bones with hyaline cartilage and are freely movable.
126.Flat skull bones fuse by sutures to form the cranium. This is an example of:
(1)fibrous joint
(2)synovial hinge joint
(3)ball-and-socket joint
(4)cartilaginous joint with limited movement
127.Cartilaginous joints:
(1)have bones joined by cartilages and permit limited movement in adjacent vertebrae
(2)have fluid-filled cavities and allow maximum movement
(3)do not allow any movement and occur only in skull sutures
(4)occur between humerus and pectoral girdle only
128.Synovial joints are characterised by:
(1)fluid-filled synovial cavity between articulating surfaces
(2)absence of any movement
(3)fusion by dense fibrous sutures
(4)two F-actins helically wound
129.Which statement is incorrect about synovial joints?
(1)They allow considerable movement.
(2)They help in locomotion and many other movements.
(3)They include ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot, gliding and saddle examples.
(4)They do not possess a synovial cavity.
130.Correct synovial joint example is:
(1)ball-and-socket — between humerus and pectoral girdle
(2)hinge — between atlas and axis
(3)pivot — knee joint
(4)saddle — between carpals only
131.Pivot joint is found:
(1)between atlas and axis
(2)between humerus and pectoral girdle
(3)between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
(4)between adjacent vertebrae
132.Saddle joint occurs between:
(1)atlas and axis
(2)knee bones
(3)carpal and metacarpal of thumb
(4)flat skull bones
133.Match List-I with List-II.
A. Ball and socket B. Hinge C. Pivot D. Gliding

I. Knee joint II. Between carpals III. Humerus and pectoral girdle IV. Atlas and axis
(1)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(2)A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(3)A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(4)A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
134.Which joint-type/example pair is wrongly matched?
(1)Fibrous — cranial sutures
(2)Cartilaginous — adjacent vertebrae
(3)Synovial — knee joint
(4)Synovial — flat skull bones fused by sutures
135.Which statement cannot be concluded from the chapter?
(1)Joints are essential for movement involving bony parts.
(2)Synovial joints have considerable movement.
(3)Fibrous joints do not allow movement.
(4)All joints in the body are synovial and freely movable.
136.Given below are two statements.
Assertion A: Synovial joints play a significant role in locomotion.
Reason R: A fluid-filled synovial cavity between articulating surfaces allows considerable movement.
Choose the correct option.
(1)Both A and R are true and R explains A
(2)Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
(3)A is true but R is false
(4)A is false but R is true
137.Myasthenia gravis is:
(1)autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle
(2)inflammation of joints due to uric acid crystals
(3)progressive degeneration of cartilage due to estrogen increase
(4)rapid spasms due to high calcium in body fluid
138.Muscular dystrophy refers to:
(1)progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder
(2)age-related decreased bone mass
(3)inflammation of joints
(4)wild contractions due to low Ca++
139.Tetany is caused by:
(1)low Ca++ in body fluid leading to rapid spasms
(2)uric acid crystal accumulation
(3)decreased estrogen causing bone mass loss
(4)autoimmune neuromuscular junction damage only
140.Which pair is correctly matched?
(1)Arthritis — inflammation of joints
(2)Gout — decreased bone mass only
(3)Osteoporosis — high estrogen always
(4)Tetany — uric acid crystals
141.Osteoporosis is described as:
(1)age-related disorder with decreased bone mass and increased fracture chances
(2)inflammation of joints due to uric acid crystals
(3)autoimmune disorder at neuromuscular junction
(4)rapid muscle spasms due to high Ca++
142.Gout is:
(1)inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
(2)loss of actin filaments from sarcomere
(3)progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle
(4)condition caused by low calcium leading to spasms
143.Match List-I with List-II.
A. Myasthenia gravis B. Muscular dystrophy C. Tetany D. Gout

I. Uric acid crystals II. Low Ca++ spasms III. Genetic skeletal muscle degeneration IV. Autoimmune neuromuscular junction disorder
(1)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(2)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(3)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(4)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
144.Which statement correctly adds a functional point about skeletal muscles?
(1)They are primarily involved in locomotory actions and changes of body posture.
(2)They are mainly responsible for passage of ova through female reproductive tract.
(3)They never show striations.
(4)They are not under voluntary control.
145.The chapter states that reaction time of fibres:
(1)is identical in all muscles
(2)can vary in different muscles
(3)is determined only by skull shape
(4)is absent in skeletal fibres
146.Which statement about girdles is correct?
(1)Each pectoral and pelvic girdle is formed of two halves.
(2)Only pelvic girdle has two halves; pectoral girdle has one unpaired bone.
(3)Each girdle has 12 pairs of ribs.
(4)Each girdle is formed by cranial and facial bones.
147.Choose the correct statements.
A. Skeletal muscles are involved in locomotory actions and posture changes.
B. Reaction time of fibres is fixed and same in all muscles.
C. Each girdle is formed of two halves.
D. Girdles articulate limbs with axial skeleton.
(1)A, C and D only
(2)A and B only
(3)B, C and D only
(4)A, B, C and D
148.Which of the following is an example of overgeneralising an NCERT line?
(1)All locomotions are movements.
(2)All movements are locomotions.
(3)Synovial joints allow considerable movement.
(4)Cervical vertebrae are seven in almost all mammals including humans.
149.Given below are two statements.
Assertion A: Every movement of a body part need not be locomotion.
Reason R: Locomotion specifically involves voluntary movement causing change of place or location.
Choose the correct option.
(1)Both A and R are true and R explains A
(2)Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
(3)A is true but R is false
(4)A is false but R is true
150.A student says: 'White fibres are better called aerobic muscles because they have high sarcoplasmic reticulum.' What is the best correction?
(1)Correct; high sarcoplasmic reticulum makes them aerobic.
(2)Wrong; red fibres, not white fibres, are aerobic due to high myoglobin and mitochondria.
(3)Wrong only because white fibres have no myoglobin at all.
(4)Correct; white fibres are rich in myoglobin and mitochondria.

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