Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans:

1. Accumulation of uric crystals in joints causes inflammation
2. The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae
3. The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint 
4. The decreased level of progesterone causes osteoporosis in old people

Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 83%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2013
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Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans.
1. Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing
2. Accumulation of urea and creatine in the joints causes their inflammation
3. An overdose of vitamin D causes osteoporosis
4. Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles causes muscle dystrophy
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2013
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Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system.

1. Muscular dystrophy - age-related shortening of muscles
2. Osteoporosis- decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
3. Myasthenia gravis- an autoimmune disorder which inhibits the sliding of myosin filaments
4. Gout- inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 84%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2012
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Low Ca2+ in the body fluid may be the cause of:

1. tetany

2. anaemia

3. angina pectoris

4. gout

Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
 92%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2010
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