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Disease characterised by a loss in muscle movements which leads to their degeneration. Neurotransmitter is unable to attach to the muscle because of the destruction of their receptors. Identify the disease:-

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Important Questions on Locomotion and Movement

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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
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Which of the following is a correct match for disease and its symptoms?
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Which type of tissue is correctly paired with its location?
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Glenoid cavity helps in articulation of:
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Women in their post menopause are likely to suffer from ______
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Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:
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Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
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Select the correct option.
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Match the following columns and select the correct option:-

Column-I Column-II
(a) Gout (i) Decreased levels of estrogen
(b) Osteoporosis (ii) Low Ca++ ions in the blood
(c) Tetany (iii) Accumulation of uric acid crystals
(d) Muscular dystrophy (iv) Autoimmune disorder
    (v) Genetic disorder
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Inflammation of the synovial membrane is the main symptom of it.
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Name the ion responsible for the unmasking of active sites for myosin for cross-bridge activity during muscle contraction.
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Match the following 

   List - I     List - II
(a) Uric acid crystals in joints  (i) Arthritis
(b) Inflammation of joints (ii) Autoimmune disorder
(c) Myasthenia gravis (iii) Tetany
(d) Prolonged contraction of muscle (iv) Osteoporosis
    (v) Gout

The correct answer is

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Out of 'X' pairs of ribs in humans, only 'Y' pairs are true ribs. Select the option that correctly represents values of X and Y and provides their explanation:
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Which of the following joints would allow no movement? 
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The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of
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Match the following columns and select the correct option.

  Column-I   Column-II
(a) Floating Ribs (i) Located between second and seventh ribs
(b) Acromion (ii) Head of the Humerus
(c) Scapula (iii) Clavicle
(d) Glenoid cavity (iv) Do not connect with the sternum
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Select the correct matching of the types of the joint with the example in the human skeletal system.
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason.

Assertion: Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.

Reason: Common cause of osteoporosis is 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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Chronic autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle is called as:
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Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of the skeletal system, may occur due to