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Skeletal and Muscular System

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The skeletal and muscular system is a core topic in human biology. It covers the structure and function of bones, joints, and muscles. These concepts frequently appear in general science sections of various competitive exams. Master this topic to score higher.

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Skeletal and Muscular System Questions

Multiple choice

Cartilage belongs to which type of the tissues?

  1. Nervous tissue

  2. Epithelial tissue

  3. Connective tissue

  4. Muscle tissue

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cartilage is a type of connective tissues composed of special cells known as chondrocytes along with collagen or yellow elastic fibres. The fibres and the cells are embedded in a firm gel like matrix rich in mucopolysaccharides. Cartilage is not as hard and rigid as bone. It is much more flexible and elastic.

Multiple choice

Which among the following is not a type of a cartilage?

  1. Hyaline

  2. Fibrous

  3. Elastic

  4. Neuron
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A neuron is an electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information by electrical and chemical signalling. Chemical signalling occurs via synapses, specialized connections with other cells/

Multiple choice

Which of the following bone tissues prevents the backflow of lymph?

  1. Periosteum

  2. Osseous tissue

  3. Endosteum

  4. Bone marrow

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Explanation

Bone marrow is the flexible tissue found in the interior of bones. In humans, marrow in large bones produces new blood cells. It constitutes 4% of the total body mass of humans, i.e. , approximately 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs.) in adults weighing 65 kg or 143 lbs. Bone marrow also prevents the backflow of lymph, working as a vital part of the lymphatic system.

Multiple choice

The connective tissue surrounding the cartilage of developing bones is known as

  1. peritoneum

  2. myocardium

  3. perichondrium

  4. pericardium
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Explanation

The perichondrium is a layer of dense irregular connective tissues which surrounds the cartilage of developing bones. It consists of two separate layers: an outer fibrous layer and inner chondrogenic layer. The fibrous layer contains fibroblasts, which produce collagenous fibres.

Multiple choice

Osteology means

  1. bones of vertebrates

  2. harmones

  3. kidney

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Osteology is the scientific study of bones (from Greek 'osteon' meaning bone and 'logia' meaning study). It focuses on the structure, function, and development of the skeletal system in vertebrates. Hormones (misspelled as 'harmones') are studied in endocrinology, and kidneys are the focus of nephrology.

Multiple choice

Synovial cavity is found in

  1. fixed joint

  2. slightly movable joints

  3. freely movable joints

  4. All of the above

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Synovial cavity or joint cavity is found in such joints.

Multiple choice

Bones that form pelvic girdle are

  1. radius - ulna

  2. tibia - fibula

  3. ilium - ischium - pubis

  4. clavicle - scapula

  5. tarsal - metatarsals - phalanges
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Each half of pelvic girdle is made up of ilium, ischium and pubis.