NEET Biology Locomotion and Movement MCQs Set 12

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Question 1: Which joint is present between the atlas and axis?
(a) Saddle joint
(b) Gliding joint
(c) Pivot joint
(d) Hinge joint
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Answer: (c) Pivot joint

Explanation:
1. The atlas rotates on the axis (dens) at a pivot joint, allowing nodding.

Teacher's Note:
1. Hinge joints are at elbow and knee.

Question 2: A cartilaginous joint is found:
(a) Between skull bones
(b) Between the carpals
(c) Between adjacent vertebrae
(d) Between humerus and pectoral girdle
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Answer: (c) Between adjacent vertebrae

Explanation:
1. Adjacent vertebrae are united by cartilaginous intervertebral discs.

Teacher's Note:
1. Skull sutures are fibrous joints.

Question 3: The acromion process is a part of:
(a) Clavicle
(b) Coxal bone
(c) Humerus
(d) Scapula
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Answer: (d) Scapula

Explanation:
1. The acromion is a flat expanded process on the scapula.

Teacher's Note:
1. The clavicle articulates with it.

Question 4: Which statement is NOT correct?
(a) The number of cervical vertebrae is seven in almost all mammals
(b) The number of floating ribs in humans is two pairs
(c) The number of cranial bones in humans is 22
(d) The number of vertebrochondral ribs in humans is three pairs
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Answer: (c) The number of cranial bones in humans is 22

Explanation:
1. Humans have 8 cranial bones
2. The skull of 22 bones also includes 14 facial bones.

Teacher's Note:
1. Skull = 8 cranial + 14 facial.

Question 5: Match. A. Collar bone B. Glenoid cavity C. Acetabulum D. Knee cap; i. pectoral girdle ii. pelvic girdle iii. patella iv. clavicle
(a) A-i, B-iv, C-iii, D-ii
(b) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
(c) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
(d) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
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Answer: (c) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii

Explanation:
1. The collar bone is the clavicle, the glenoid cavity is part of the pectoral girdle, the acetabulum is part of the pelvic girdle and the knee cap is the patella.

Teacher's Note:
1. Girdles join limbs to the axial skeleton.

Question 6: The rib cage is formed by:
(a) Pectoral girdle, ribs and sternum
(b) Thoracic vertebrae, ribs and sternum
(c) Lumbar vertebrae, ribs and sternum
(d) Forelimb, pectoral girdle and sternum
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Answer: (b) Thoracic vertebrae, ribs and sternum

Explanation:
1. The rib cage consists of thoracic vertebrae, 12 pairs of ribs and the sternum.

Teacher's Note:
1. It protects the heart and lungs.

Question 7: Which of the following bones are flat bones? A. skull bones B. vertebrae C. sternum D. ribs E. carpals
(a) A, B, C
(b) A, C, D
(c) B, D, E
(d) B, C, E
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Answer: (b) A, C, D

Explanation:
1. Skull bones, sternum and ribs are flat
2. Vertebrae are irregular and carpals are short bones.

Teacher's Note:
1. Flat bones protect organs.

Question 8: Which is correctly matched?
(a) Fibrous joint : between adjacent vertebrae
(b) Hinge joint : between atlas and axis
(c) Cartilaginous joint : pubic symphysis
(d) Pivot joint : between the carpals
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Answer: (c) Cartilaginous joint : pubic symphysis

Explanation:
1. The two pubic bones are joined by a cartilaginous pubic symphysis.

Teacher's Note:
1. Gliding joint is between the carpals.

Question 9: Match. A. Cranial bones B. Facial bones C. Axial skeleton D. Vertebrochondral ribs E. Lumbar vertebrae F. Ankle bones; i. 5 ii. 6 iii. 7 iv. 8 v. 14 vi. 80
(a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-vi, E-v, F-vi
(b) A-iv, B-v, C-vi, D-iii, E-i, F-ii
(c) A-v, B-iv, C-vi, D-ii, E-i, F-iii
(d) A-iv, B-v, C-vi, D-ii, E-i, F-iii
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Answer: (d) A-iv, B-v, C-vi, D-ii, E-i, F-iii

Explanation:
1. There are 8 cranial bones, 14 facial bones, 80 axial bones, 6 vertebrochondral ribs (3 pairs), 5 lumbar vertebrae and 7 ankle bones.

Teacher's Note:
1. Total skeleton is 206 bones.

Question 10: Which statement is NOT correct about osteoporosis?
(a) Bone mass decreases
(b) It is an age-related disorder
(c) Increased estrogen levels are a common cause
(d) Chances of fractures increase
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Answer: (c) Increased estrogen levels are a common cause

Explanation:
1. Decreased estrogen levels are a common cause of osteoporosis.

Teacher's Note:
1. Post-menopausal women are at risk.

Question 11: The portion of the myofibril between two successive Z lines is considered a:
(a) H-zone
(b) Sarcomere
(c) A-band
(d) Sarcoplasmic reticulum
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Answer: (b) Sarcomere

Explanation:
1. The sarcomere is the functional unit of contraction between two Z lines.

Teacher's Note:
1. It contains A-band and half I-bands.

Question 12: Which can be taken as a character of skeletal muscle fibre?
(a) Excitability
(b) Extensibility
(c) Contractility
(d) All of these
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Answer: (d) All of these

Explanation:
1. Muscles show excitability, contractility, extensibility and elasticity.

Teacher's Note:
1. These are the four muscle properties.

Question 13: Which points are INCORRECT regarding white muscle fibres? A. number of mitochondria is high B. amount of sarcoplasmic reticulum is low C. myoglobin content is low D. depend on anaerobic process for energy E. appear pale or whitish
(a) A, B
(b) C, D
(c) D, E
(d) B, C
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Answer: (a) A, B

Explanation:
1. White fibres have few mitochondria and abundant sarcoplasmic reticulum
2. Low myoglobin, anaerobic energy and pale colour are correct.

Teacher's Note:
1. Red fibres are aerobic.

Question 14: Muscle fatigue occurs due to the accumulation of:
(a) Ca++
(b) CO2
(c) Lactic acid
(d) Creatine phosphate
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Answer: (c) Lactic acid

Explanation:
1. Anaerobic breakdown of glycogen produces lactic acid, which accumulates and causes fatigue.

Teacher's Note:
1. Lactic acid builds up in prolonged activity.

Question 15: Which is NOT a character of red skeletal muscle?
(a) More mitochondria
(b) More myoglobin
(c) More sarcoplasmic reticulum
(d) More blood capillaries
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Answer: (c) More sarcoplasmic reticulum

Explanation:
1. Red fibres have less sarcoplasmic reticulum than white fibres, though they are rich in mitochondria, myoglobin and capillaries.

Teacher's Note:
1. Red fibres are aerobic.

Question 16: The functional unit of contraction of muscle is:
(a) Muscle fibre
(b) Sarcomere
(c) Fasciculus
(d) Actin and myosin filament
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Answer: (b) Sarcomere

Explanation:
1. The sarcomere is the structural and functional unit of contraction.

Teacher's Note:
1. It lies between two Z lines.

Question 17: Which is NOT correctly matched?
(a) Muscular movement : jaw, limbs
(b) Ciliary movement : fallopian tube
(c) Amoeboid movement : macrophages, leucocytes
(d) Flagellar movement : trachea
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Answer: (d) Flagellar movement : trachea

Explanation:
1. Cilia, not flagella, line the trachea and move mucus.

Teacher's Note:
1. Flagella are seen in sperm.

Question 18: Find the correct points about cardiac muscle. A. unstriated B. involuntary C. branched D. more mitochondria E. less blood supply
(a) A, B, C
(b) B, C, D
(c) B, D, E
(d) A, C, E
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Answer: (b) B, C, D

Explanation:
1. Cardiac muscle is striated, involuntary, branched, rich in mitochondria and richly supplied with blood.

Teacher's Note:
1. Intercalated discs join its cells.

Question 19: Active ATPase enzyme is located on:
(a) Actin protein
(b) Myosin head
(c) Myosin tail
(d) Troponin protein
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Answer: (b) Myosin head

Explanation:
1. The head of myosin has ATPase activity and binding sites for actin.

Teacher's Note:
1. Myosin heads form cross bridges.

Question 20: Select the true statements. A. The H-zone is present in the middle of the I-band. B. The A-band is present in the middle of the sarcomere. C. During contraction of muscle, I-bands get reduced. D. The light bands contain actin and myosin proteins.
(a) A, B
(b) B, C
(c) C, D
(d) A, D
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Answer: (b) B, C

Explanation:
1. The A-band lies in the middle of the sarcomere and I-bands shorten on contraction
2. The H-zone is in the A-band, and light bands contain only actin.

Teacher's Note:
1. The A-band stays constant in length.

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