Q.1
Sliding filament theory can be best explained as : …[AIPMT 2015]
  • a) When myofilaments slide pass each other, Myosin filaments shorten while Actin filaments do not shorten
  • b) When myofilaments slide pass each other Actin filaments shorten while Myosin filament do not shorten
  • c) Actin and Myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other
  • d) Actin and Myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other
Q.2
Glenoid cavity articulates : …[AIPMT 2015]
  • a) humerus with scapula
  • b) clavicle with acromion
  • c) scapula with acromion
  • d) clavicle with scapula
Q.3
Lack of relaxation between successive stimuli in sustained muscle contraction is known as :- …[AIPMT-2016]
  • a) Spasm
  • b) Fatigue
  • c) Tetanus
  • d) Tonus
Q.4
The H-zone in the skeletal muscle fibre is due to …[NEET 2013]
  • a) The absence of myofibrils in the central portion of A-band
  • b) The central gap between myosin filaments in the A-band
  • c) The central gap between actin filaments extending through myosin filaments in the
  • d) Extension of myosin filaments in the central portion of the A-band
Q.5
Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans …[NEET 2013]B28
  • a) A decreased level of progesterone causes osteoporosis in old people.
  • b) Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation.
  • c) The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae.
  • d) The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint.
Q.6
Name the ion responsible for unmasking of active sites for myosin for cross–bridge activity during muscle contraction. …[NEET 2016]
  • a) Sodium
  • b) Potassium
  • c) Calcium
  • d) Magnesium
Q.7
Osteoporosis, an age–related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to :- …[NEET 2016]
  • a) Decreased level of estrogen
  • b) Accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints.
  • c) Immune disorder affecting neuro–muscular junction leading to fatigue.
  • d) High concentration of Ca++ and Na+.
Q.8
The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of ….[NEET- 2017]
  • a) Fibrous joint
  • b) Cartilaginous joint
  • c) Synovial joint
  • d) Saddle joint
Q.9
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 : ….[NEET- 2017]
  • a) X = 12, Y = 7 True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum
  • b) X = 12, Y = 5 True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and sternum on the two ends
  • c) X = 24, Y = 7 True ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free onventral side
  • d) X = 24, Y = 12 True ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free on ventral side
Q.10
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system? [ ReAIPMT 2015]
  • a) Locomotion
  • b) Production of erythrocytes
  • c) Storage of minerals
  • d) Production of body heat
Q.11
Which of the following joints would allow no movement ? [ ReAIPMT 2015]
  • a) Ball and Socket joint
  • b) Fibrous joint
  • c) Cartilaginous joint
  • d) Synovial joint
Q.12
Calcium is important in skeletal muscle contraction because it :-[NEET 2018]
  • a) binds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin.
  • b) activates the myosin ATPase by binding to it.
  • c) detaches the myosin head from the actin filament.
  • d) prevents the formation of bonds between the myosin cross bridges and the actin filament.
Q.13
tch the following columns and select the correct option. [NEET 2020]
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
  • a) a → iii; b → ii; c → iv; d → i;
  • b) a → iv; b → iii; c → i; d → ii;
  • c) a → ii; b → iv; c → i; d → iii;
  • d) a → i; b → iii; c → ii; d → iv;
Q.14
sertion: The joints of skull are immovable. Reason: The bones of skull are joint with each other by strong collagen fibres.
  • a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
  • b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
  • c) Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • d) Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.15
ich muscle is controlled by autonomous nervous system ?
  • a) Striated muscle
  • b) Visceral muscle
  • c) Cardiac muscle
  • d) All a, b, c
Q.16
at is the name of complex, small globular protein?
  • a) Troponin
  • b) Tropomyosin
  • c) Actin
  • d) Meromyosin
Q.17
w many bones, the skull is made of?
  • a) 23
  • b) 22
  • c) 21
  • d) 20
Q.18
ich are floating rib in human?
  • a) llth and 12th
  • b) 9th and 10th
  • c) 7th and 8th
  • d) 5th and 7th
Q.19
rough what the movement of internal organs of body occur?
  • a) Skeleton muscles
  • b) Voluntary muscles
  • c) Non-striated muscles
  • d) All type of muscles
Q.20
ke correct pairs from the column - I and column - II.
Column I Column - II
(P) Cervical vertebrae (i) 4
(Q) Thoracic vertebrae (ii) 5
(R) Lumbar vertebrae (iii) 7
(S) Sacrum vertebrae (iv) 12
(T) Coccygeal vertebrae (v) 5
  • a) (P-ii) (Q -iv ) (R- ii) (S - v) (T - i)
  • b) (P-ii) (Q -iii) (R- i) (S - v) (T - iv)
  • c) (P-iii) (Q -iv) (R- ii) (S - v) (T - i)
  • d) ( P-v ) (Q -iii) (R- ii) (S - i) (T - iv)
Q.21
tal numbers of vertebrae in human skeleton.
  • a) 30
  • b) 32
  • c) 33
  • d) 35
Q.22
ve the number of Cranium bones?
  • a) 8
  • b) 10
  • c) 14
  • d) 20
Q.23
at is the phenomenon of overstretched or torn ligaments and tendon called
  • a) Sprain
  • b) Dislocation
  • c) Fracture
  • d) Tension
Q.24
novial fluid is secreted by
  • a) Blood
  • b) Cartilage
  • c) Bone
  • d) Synovial membrane
Q.25
jor protein in the thick filament of skeletal muscle fibre is
  • a) Tropomyosin
  • b) Myosin
  • c) Actin
  • d) Troponin
Q.26
sertion: The contraction of cardiac muscle is Quick, rhythmic, powerful and never get fatigue. Reason: Intercalated disc is absence in cardiac muscle.
  • a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
  • b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
  • c) Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • d) Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.27
sertion: The anterior region go glenoid cavity and humerus joint form joint of shoulder. Reason: The joint of shoulder is ball and socket joint.
  • a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
  • b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
  • c) Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • d) Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.28
ich is not an example of movement in human ?
  • a) Movement of jaws
  • b) Movement of eyelash and tongue
  • c) Movement of appendices
  • d) Hearing process
Q.29
ich muscle is controlled by sympathetic nervous system?
  • a) Striated muscle
  • b) Cardiac muscle
  • c) Non Striated muscle
  • d) All a, b, c
Q.30
ich is essential for transmission of messages?
  • a) Adrenalin
  • b) Acetylcholine
  • c) Noradrenalin
  • d) Vasopressin
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