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Support and movement covers the axial and appendicular skeleton, bone structure, joints and the arrangement of skeletal muscles. Muscle contraction is explained through actin, myosin, sliding filaments, calcium ions and ATP, while arthritis is distinguished as a disorder of joints rather than a normal part of movement.
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- A. Sciatica.
- B. Disc slip.
- C. Spondylosis.
- D. Rickets.
Explanation: c) Spondylosis: This is the correct option. Spondylosis is a degenerative condition that affects the spine, leading to the deterioration…
Correct answer: Spondylosis.- A. Osteomalacia (soft bones)
- B. Disc slip
- C. Arthritis
- D. Spondylosis
Explanation: Options [A] osteomalacia is a group of diseases in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit[ it means there is more bone depletion than…
Correct answer: Spondylosis- A. Sciatica
- B. Spondylosis
- C. Rheumatoid arthritis
- D. Rickets
Explanation: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.
Correct answer: Rheumatoid arthritis- A. Endoskeleton.
- B. Hydrostatic skeleton.
- C. Exoskeleton.
- D. Both A and B.
Explanation: Endoskeleton is an internal skeleton, such as the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebrates.
Correct answer: Endoskeleton.- A. Calcium phosphate
- B. Calcium carbonate
- C. Calcium oxalate
- D. Calcium bicarbonate
Explanation: Explanation:The collagen fibers of bone are hardened by the deposition of calcium phosphate, which forms the mineral component of bone…
Correct answer: Calcium phosphate- A. Lymph nodes
- B. Red bone marrow
- C. Tonsils
- D. Spleen
Explanation: Option[a] Lymph nodes don't have a role in the production of WBC, they filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid.Option…
Correct answer: Red bone marrow- A. Chrondrocytes
- B. Osteoblasts
- C. Ostecytes
- D. Osteoclasts
Explanation: Option [A] Chondrocytes are the cell responsible for cartilage formation cell,they are the only cells found in healthy cartilageOption[b]…
Correct answer: Chrondrocytes- A. Appendicular skeleton
- B. Exoskeleton
- C. Endoskeleton
- D. Hydrostatic skeleton
Explanation: The human skeleton consists of the axial skeleton, which comprises the cranium, backbone, and ribs, and the appendicular skeleton, which…
Correct answer: Appendicular skeleton- A. Sacrum
- B. Cervical vertebrae
- C. Pubis
- D. Coccyx
Explanation: The last 4 vertebrae in humans are fused into a triangular structure known as the coccyx.
Correct answer: Coccyx- A. 3 bones
- B. 4 bones
- C. 2 bones
- D. 1 bone
Explanation: Each half of the pelvic girdle comprises 3 bones: the ilium, the pubis, and the ischium.
Correct answer: 3 bones- A. Ulna
- B. Fibula
- C. Tibia
- D. Femur
Explanation: The femur is the strongest and largest bone in the human body, whereas the humerus is the second-largest bone.
Correct answer: Femur- A. 4 Vertebrae
- B. 5 Vertebrae
- C. 6 Vertebrae
- D. 3 Vertebrae
Explanation: The sacrum is formed by the fusion of five vertebrae (S1-S5) in the pelvic region of the human body.
Correct answer: 5 Vertebrae- A. Compact bone
- B. Cartilage
- C. Osteoblast cells
- D. Osteoclast cells
Explanation: The spongy bone is usually surrounded by a shell of the compact bone which provides added strength and rigidity.
Correct answer: Compact bone- A. Haversian canals
- B. Canaliculus
- C. Bone marrow tissues
- D. Calcium phosphate
Explanation: Calcium phosphate is responsible for the mineralization of the bones that essentially gives them their rigidity.
Correct answer: Calcium phosphate- A. 8
- B. 14
- C. 20
- D. 22
Explanation: The skull is a complex of 22 bones which can be divided into two categories: the cranium and the facial bones.
Correct answer: 22- A. 33 bones
- B. 24 bones
- C. 12 bones
- D. 7 bones
Explanation: The spine or the vertebrae consists of 33 bones interlocked with each other to give the spinal column.
Correct answer: 33 bones677. Scapula is a:
- A. Tail bone
- B. Hip bone
- C. Skull bone
- D. Shoulder bone
Explanation: The scapula or shoulder blade is the bone that connects the clavicle to the humerus.
Correct answer: Shoulder bone- A. There are many blood vessels in cartilage
- B. It is a form of connective tissue
- C. It covers ends of the bones at joints
- D. It is much softer than bone
Explanation: This statement is false. Cartilage is avascular, meaning it does not contain blood vessels.
Correct answer: There are many blood vessels in cartilage- A. Connective tissues
- B. Epithelial tissues
- C. Muscular tissues
- D. Nervous tissues
Explanation: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue. It is a flexible and semi-rigid tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints…
Correct answer: Connective tissues- A. Temporal
- B. Occipital
- C. Frontal
- D. Vomer
Explanation: The temporal bones are located on the sides and base of the skull, near the ears.
Correct answer: Temporal