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Locomotion and Movement

28 NEET Biology previous year questions on Locomotion and Movement — options free on every question; 3 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

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Which of the following muscular disorder is inherited?
aTetany
bMuscular dystrophy
cMyasthenia gravis
dBotulism
✓ Correct answer: b) Muscular dystrophy
ExplanationProgressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder is muscular dystrophy whereas tetany is rapid spasm in muscle due to low calcium in body fluid.Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder leading to paralysis of skeletal muscles.Botulism is rare and dangerous type of food poisoning caused by the toxins formed by bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
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Number of cervical vertebrae in camel is:
aMore than that of rabbit
bLess than that of rabbit
cSame as that of whale
dMore than that of horse
✓ Correct answer: c) Same as that of whale
ExplanationMost mammals have seven cervical vertebrae, e.g., camels, giraffes, bats, whales, rabbits, horses and humans.Therefore, number of cervical vertebrae in a camel is same as that of a whale.
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Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system:
aGout-Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium
bMuscular dystrophy-Age-related shortening of muscles
cOsteoporosis-Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
dMyasthenia gravis-Auto-immune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
✓ Correct answer: c) Osteoporosis-Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
ExplanationMyasthenia gravis: Auto-immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.Muscular dystrophy: Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.Gout: Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.
Q4
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Glenoid cavity articulates:
aclavicle with scapula.
bhumerus with scapula.
cclavicle with acromion.
dscapula with acromion.
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Q5
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Lack of relaxation between successive stimuli in sustained muscle contraction is known as
aFatigue
bTetanus
cTonus
dSpasm
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Q6
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Calcium is important in skeletal muscle contraction because it:
adetaches the myosin head from the actin filament.
bactivates the myosin ATPase by binding to it.
cbinds to troponin to remove the masking of active sites on actin for myosin.
dprevents the formation of bonds between the myosin cross bridges and the actin filament.
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Which of the following are autoimmune disorders? I. Myasthenia gravis II. Rheumatoid arthritis III. Gout IV. Muscular dystrophy V. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: [NEET 2024]
aII, III & IV only
bIII, IV & V only
cI, II & IV only
dI, II & V only
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Q8
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Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:
aactin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other.
bwhen myofilaments slide pass each other, myosin filaments shorten while actin filaments do not shorten.
cwhen myofilaments slide pass each other actin filaments shorten while myosin filaments do not shorten.
dactin and myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other.
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Q9
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Select the correct statements regarding mechanism of muscle contraction.
A. It is initiated by a signal sent by CNS via sensory neuron.
B. Neurotransmitter generates action potential in the sarcolemma.
C. Increased \(\mathrm{Ca}^{++}\)level leads to the binding of calcium with troponin on actin filaments.
D. Masking of active site for actin is activated.
E. Utilising the energy from ATP hydrolysis to form cross bridge.

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B, C and E only

b

C, D and E only

c

A and D only

d

B, D and E only

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Q10
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Which of the following is the correct order of arrangement of vertebrate column from the head to toe?

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a

Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum, lumbar vertebra

b

Sacrum, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, cervical vertebra

c

Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum

d

Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum

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Q11
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Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system by the release of __________.

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a

acetyl choline

b

acetyl coenzyme A

c

cyclic guanine monophosphate

d

cyclic adenine monophosphate

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Q12
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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to human endoskeleton?
A. Human skull is monocondylic.
B. The joint between any two adjoining vertebrae is a cartilaginous joint.
C. In human beings, the number of cervical vertebrae is seven.
D. All ribs except the last 2 pairs are bicephalic.
E. The occipital bone of skull is articulated with atlas vertebra.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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a

A, B and D only

b

B and E only

c

B, C and E only

d

C, D and E only

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Q13
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Sperm motility is due to _______.

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a

flagellar movement

b

ciliary movement

c

amoeboid movement

d

muscular movement

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Q14
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Which of the following are autoimmune disorders?
I. Myasthenia gravis
II. Rheumatoid arthritis
III. Gout
IV. Muscular dystrophy
V. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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a

II, III & IV only

b

III, IV & V only

c

I, II & IV only

d

I, II & V only

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Q15
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Which of the following are autoimmune disorders?
I. Myasthenia gravis
II. Rheumatoid arthritis
III. Gout
IV. Muscular dystrophy
V. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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a

II, III & IV only

b

III, IV & V only

c

I, II & IV only

d

I, II & V only

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Q16
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Match List-I with List-II :

List I (Location of Joint) List II (Type of Joint)
A) Joint between humerus and pectoral girdle I) Gliding Joint
B) Knee Joint II) Ball and Socket Joint
C) Joint between atlas and axis III) Hinge Joint
D) Joint between carpals IV) Pivot Joint

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a

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

b

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

c

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

d

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

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Q17
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Choose the correct statements regarding muscle contraction.
A. A motor neuron carries a signal sent by the Central Nervous System (CNS) to the sarcolemma of the muscle fibre.
B. The neural signal generates an action potential which causes the release of \({\mathrm{Ca}}^{++}\) into sarcoplasm.
C. Increase in \({\mathrm{Ca}}^{++}\) inactivates the actin for breaking cross bridges.
D. Actin binds to the myosin head to form a cross bridge.
E. Shortening of sarcomere takes place, by pulling actin filaments towards the centre of ' A ' band.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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a

A, B, D and E only

b

C and D only

c

C and E only

d

A and B only

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Q18
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Select the correct statements regarding mechanism of muscle contraction.
A. It is initiated by a signal sent by CNS via sensory neuron.
B. Neurotransmitter generates action potential in the sarcolemma.
C. Increased \(\mathrm{Ca}^{++}\)level leads to the binding of calcium with troponin on actin filaments.
D. Masking of active site for actin is activated.
E. Utilising the energy from ATP hydrolysis to form cross bridge.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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a

B, C and E only

b

C, D and E only

c

A and D only

d

B, D and E only

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Q19
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The number of vertebrae in a human is:

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a

7

b

12

c

26

d

206

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Q20
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle?
A. Muscle bundles are held together by collagenous connective tissue layer called fascicle.
B. Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre is a store house of calcium ions.
C. Striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibre is due to distribution pattern of actin and myosin proteins.
D. M line is considered as functional unit of contraction called sarcomere.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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a

B and C only

b

A, C and D only

c

C and D only

d

A, B and C only

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Q21
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During muscular contraction which of the following events occur?

(A) H zone disappears.

(B) A band widens.

(C) I band reduces in width.

(D) Myosin hydrolyzes ATP, releasing the ADP and Pi

(E) Z-lines attached to actins are pulled inwards.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

(B), (D), (E), (A) only

b

(A), (C), (D), (E) only

c

(A), (B), (C), (D) only

d

(B), (C), (D), (E) only

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Q22
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During muscular contraction which of the following events occur?
A. 'H' zone disappears
B. 'A' band widens
C. 'I' band reduces in width
D. Myosin hydrolyzes ATP, releasing the ADP and Pi
E. Z-lines attached to actins are pulled inwards
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

a

A, B, C, D only

b

B, C, D, E only

c

B, D, E, A only

d

A, C, D, E only

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Q23
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Which one of the following is correct pairing of a body part and the kind of muscle tissue that moves it?

a

Biceps of upper arm - Smooth muscle fibres

b

Abdominal wall - Cardiac muscle fibres

c

Iris - Smooth muscle fibres

d

Heart wall - Involuntary unstriated muscle

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Q24
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Match List-I with List-II :


List I (Location of Joint)

List II (Type of Joint)
(A) Joint between humerus and pectoral girdle (I) Gliding Joint
(B) Knee Joint (II) Ball and Socket Joint
(C) Joint between atlas and axis (III) Hinge Joint
(D) Joint between carpals (IV) Pivot Joint
a

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

b

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

c

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

d

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

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Q25
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle?
A. Muscle bundles are held together by collagenous connective tissue layer called fascicle.
B. Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre is a store house of calcium ions.
C. Striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibre is due to distribution pattern of actin and myosin proteins.
D. M line is considered as functional unit of contraction called sarcomere.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

a

C and D only

b

A, B and C only

c

B and C only

d

A, C and D only

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Q26
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During muscular contraction which of the following events occur?

(A) H zone disappears.

(B) A band widens.

(C) I band reduces in width.

(D) Myosin hydrolyzes ATP, releasing the ADP and Pi

(E) Z-lines attached to actins are pulled inwards.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

a

(B), (D), (E), (A) only

b

(A), (C), (D), (E) only

c

(A), (B), (C), (D) only

d

(B), (C), (D), (E) only

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Q27
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Chronic auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle is called as

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a

Muscular dystrophy

b

Myasthenia gravis

c

Gout

d

Arthritis

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Q28
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Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
(A) Scapula (I) Cartilaginous joints
(B) Cranium (II) Flat bone
(C) Sternum (III) Fibrous joints
(D) Vertebral column (IV) Triangular flat bone

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

b

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

c

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

d

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

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