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Important Questions on Locomotion and Movement

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A resting animal attempts to move. Give four probable reasons behind it.
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Which of the following joints would allow no movement? 
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Match the words of Column- A with that of Column- B and select which of the following options is correct

Column-A Column-B
A Flexion (i) Quadriceps
B Extension (ii) Piriformis
C Rotation (iii) Biceps
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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 present between the adjacent bones of the vertebral column?
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Which type of tissue is correctly paired with its location?
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Describe the structure of synovial joint with the help of a neat labelled diagram,
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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 List I with List II: 

List I

List II
A. Cartilaginous Joint  I. Between flat skull bones 
B.Ball and Socket Joint II. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column
C. Fibrous Joint III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
D. Saddle Joint IV.  Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

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Describe briefly any four moveable joints with examples.
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Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:
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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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Glenoid cavity helps in articulation of:
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Write the two adaptive significance of air sacs for pigeons.
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Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of the skeletal system, may occur due to
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Select the correct option.
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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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Write an example of a hinge joint.
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Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
(a) Scapula (i) Cartilaginous joints
(b) Cranium (ii) Flat bone
(c) Sternum (iii) Fibrous joints
(d) Vertebral column (iv) Triangular flat bone
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The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of