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Q: Which event is not associated with the activity of expiration?

A) Contraction of diaphragm

B) More dome-like shape of diaphragm

C) Backward & downward movement of rib cage

D) Relaxation of intercostal muscles

Answer: A. Contraction of diaphragm

Q: Which of the following symptoms is NOT caused by tetanus?

A) Muscle spasms

B) Respiratory failure

C) Lockjaw

D) Increased appetite

Answer: D. Increased appetite

Q: Cartilage tissue

A) Has a rich blood supply

B) Has ability for a quick regeneration

C) Has chondrocytes as precursor cells

D) Is solid and firm but pliable

Answer: C. Has chondrocytes as precursor cells

Q: Major inorganic component of vertebrate bone is

A) Calcium carbonate

B) Calcium phosphate

C) Potassium hydroxide

D) Calcium chloride

Answer: B. Calcium phosphate

Q: A condition that produces a reduction in bone mass sufficient to compromise normal function is

A) Osteomalacia

B) Osteomyelitis

C) Osteoporosis

D) Osteopenia

Answer: C. Osteoporosis

Q: The cells that maintain mature compact bone are

A) Chondrocytes

B) Osteoclasts

C) Osteoblasts

D) Osteocytes

Answer: C. Osteoblasts

Q: The bones in the long axis of the body make up the

A) Long bones

B) Appendicular skeleton

C) Trabeculae

D) Axial skeleton

Answer: D. Axial skeleton

Q: Bone-forming cells originate from

A) Osteoprogenitor cells

B) Osteoblasts

C) Osteocytes

D) Osteoclasts

Answer: B. Osteoblasts

Q: Hydroxyapatite in bone matrix that gives bone its hardness is primarily composed of

A) Calcium and phosphates

B) Calcium and osteoclasts

C) Calcium and vitamin D

D) Calcium and osteocytes

Answer: A. Calcium and phosphates

Q: The joint between skull bones is an example of

A) Ball and socket joint

B) Hinge joint

C) Immoveable joint

D) Slightly moveable joint

Answer: C. Immoveable joint

Q: In an antagonistic pair the muscles work

A) Parallel

B) Opposite

C) Equal

D) Opposite

Answer: B. Opposite

Q: Which one is the longest bone in the human body?

A) Stapes

B) Humerus

C) Femur

D) Ulna

Answer: C. Femur

Q: Total number of bones found in right upper limb is

A) 24

B) 26

C) 32

D) 60

Answer: C. 32

Q: How many bones are present in human skull?

A) 42

B) 32

C) 12

D) 22

Answer: D. 22

Q: Number of floating ribs in humans are

A) 2 pairs

B) 3 pairs

C) 4 pairs

D) 12 pairs

Answer: A. 2 pairs

Q: Identify the type of joint found in wrist

A) Saddle joint

B) Gliding joint

C) Pivot joint

D) Hinge joint

Answer: C. Pivot joint

Q: Which of the following is a ball and socket joint?

A) Ankle joint

B) Elbow joint

C) Shoulder joint

D) Thumb joint

Answer: C. Shoulder joint

Q: Which of the following is a part of the pectoral girdle?

A) Sternum

B) Clavicle

C) Pelvic bone

D) Hyoid bone

Answer: B. Clavicle

Q: Which of the following is associated with pain in the lower back in a person?

A) Thoracic vertebrae

B) Cervical vertebrae

C) Coccygeal vertebrae

D) Lumbar vertebrae

Answer: D. Lumbar vertebrae

Q: Which of the following is NOT a part of the axial skeleton?

A) Sternum

B) Vertebral column

C) Scapula

D) Skull

Answer: C. Scapula