NEET Biology Chapter Wise Mock Test – Movement and Locomotion
1. Which of the following is not the locomotory organ of Protozoa?
(a) Cilia
(b) Flagella
(c) Parapodia
(d) Pseudopodia
2. Macrophages and leucocytes exhibit
(a) ciliary movement
(b) flagellar movement
(c) amoeboid movement
(d) gliding movement
3. The correct statement regarding muscular tissue is
(a) muscular tissue is mesodermal in origin
(b) plasma membrane covering the muscle fibre is sarcolemma
(c) Sarcomere, the functional unit of myofibril is the region between two Z-lines
(d) All of the above
4. Muscle that bends one part over another is called
(a) extensor
(b) flexor
(c) abductor
(d) adductor
5. The cribriform plate is a specialised portion of which bone?
(a) Sphenoid bone
(b) Maxilla
(c) Temporal bone
(d) Ethmoid bone
6. Muscles with characteristics striations and involuntary are
(a) muscles in the wall of alimentary canal .
(b) muscles of the heart
(c) muscles assisting locomotion
(d) muscles of the eyelids
7. Match the following columns.
Codes
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 2 14 3
(d) 3 2 4 1
8. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
(a) Heart muscles are striated and involuntary
(b) The muscles of hands and legs are striated and voluntary
(c) The muscles located in the inner walls of alimentary canal are striated and involuntary
(d) Muscles located in the reproductive tracts are unstriated and involuntary
9. Muscle that brings the limb towards midline is called
(a) flexor
(b) abductor
(c) adductor
(d) pronator
10. In a skeletal muscle, the T-tubules
(a) secrete acetylcholine
(b) give mechanical support
(c) conduct impulse inward
(d) store calcium
11. Abductor muscle is antagonist of
(a) adductor
(b) flexor
(c) pronator
(d) rotator
12. ‘Muscle pump’ is
(a) beating of heart
(b) squeezing effect of muscle upon veins running through them
(c) peristaltic wave that travel along the alimentary canal
(d) None of the above
13. Ellipsoid joint is also known as
(a) rotatory joint
(b) candyloid joint
(c) trochoid joint
(d) gliding joint
14. Which of the following is important for muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission?
(a) Ca2+ ions
(b) Mg2+ ions
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Fe2+ ions
15. ATPase of the muscle is located in
(a) actinin
(b) troponin
(c) myosin
(d) actin
16. Phalangeal/digital formula for human hand/foot is
(a) 0, 2, 2, 3, 3
(b) 0, 2, 3, 3, 3
(c) 2, 2, 3, 3, 3
(d) 2, 3, 3, 3, 3
17. The number of carpals per limb of human beings is
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d)8
18. The optic foramen is located within the
(a) ethmoid bone
(b) occipital bone
(c) palatine bone
(d) sphenoid bone
19. Foramen magnum and occipital condyles are found in
(a) frontoparietal bone
(b) occipital bone
(c) pro-otic bones
(d) squamosal bone
20. The mastoid process is a structural prominence of
(a) sphenoid bone
(b) parietal bone
(c) occipital bone
(d) temporal bone
21. The only movable bone in the skull is
(a) maxilla
(b) frontoparietal
(c) mandible
(d) nasal
22. Sutures present between various bones of skull are
(a) cartilaginous joints
(b) synovial joints
(c) fibrous joints
(d) hinge joints
23. Which suture extends from the anterior fontanel to the anterolateral fontanel?
(a) Coronal suture
(b) Lambdoidal suture
(c) Squamous suture
(d) Longitudinal suture
24. Ribs are atached to
(a) scapula
(b) sternum
(c) clavicle
(d) ilium
25. Glenoid cavity is found in
(a) humerus
(b) pectoral girdle
(c) pelvic girdle
(d) skull
26. The bones common to face and cranium are
(a) parietal
(b) frontal
(c) temporal
(d) palatine
27. Cheek bones are
(a) lacrimal
(b) zygomatic
(c) parietal
(d) ethmoid
28. Clavicle is a constituent of
(a) pectoral girdle
(b) forelimbs
(c) hindlimbs
(d) pelvic girdle
29. A joint characterised by an epiphyseal plate is called a
(a) synovial joint
(b) suture
(c) symphysis
(d) synchondrosis
30. Which of the following bones is characterised by the presence of a diaphyses and epiphyses, articular cartilages and a medullary cavity?
(a) Scapula
(b) Sacrum
(c) Tibia
(d) Patella
31. Given below is a diagram of the bones of the left human hindlimb as seen from front. It has certain mistakes in labelling. Two of the wrongly labelled bones are
(a) tibia and tarsals
(b) femur and fibula
(c) fibula and tibia
(d) tarsals and femur
32. Long neck of camel or giraffe has
(a) numerous cervical vertebrae
(b) development of extra large intervertebral pads
(c) longer vertebrae
(d) development of extra bony plates between adjacent cervical vertebrae
33. Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column Of human beings?
(a) Cervical — lumbar — thoracic — sacral — coccygeal
(b) Cervical — thoracic — sacral — lumbar— coccygeal
(c) Cervical —sacral—thoracic—lumbar — coccygeal
(d) Cervical — thoracic — lumbar — sacral — coccygeal
34. Bone formed by the ossification of tendons is called
(a) replacing bone
(b) sesamoid bone
(c) investing bone
(d) None of these
35. Obturator foramen is found in
(a) interventricular septum
(b) pectoral girdle
(c) skull
(d) pelvic girdle
36. Six of the 206 bones of human skeleton occur in
(a) skull
(b) middle ear
(c) pectoral girdle
(d) pelvic girdle
37. Number of bones in human axial skeleton is
(a) 80
(b) 100
(c) 106
(d) 126
38. On a skeleton positioned in the anatomical position, which of the following structures faces anteriorly?
(a) Spinous process of the scapula
(b) Subscapular fossa
(c) Infraspinous fossa
(d) Linea aspera of the femur
39. The sagittal suture is positioned between the
(a) sphenoid and temporal bones
(b) temporal and parietal bones
(c) occipital and parietal bones
(d) right and left parietal bones
40. Which of the following bones lacks a styloid process?
(a) Sphenoid bone
(b) Temporal bones
(c) Ulna
(d) Radius
41. In old age, stiffness of joints is due to the
(a) hardening of bones
(b) inefficiency of muscles
(c) decrease in synovial fluid
(d) enlargement of bones
42. Which of the following form thoracic cage of man?
(a) Ribs, sternum and vertebral column
(b) Ribs and sternum
(c) Ribs, sternum and lumber vertebrae
(d) Ribs and thoracic vertebrae
43. Total number of bones found in right upper limb is
(a) 25
(b) 26
(c) 30
(d) 60
44. Which one of the following statements is true?
(a) Head of humerus bone articulates with acetabulum of pectoral girdle
(b) Head of humerus bone articulates with glenoid cavity of pectoral girdle
(c) Head of humerus bone articulates with a cavity called acetabulum of pelvic girdle
(d) Head of humerus bone articulates with a glenoid cavity of pelvic girdle
45. The parasphenoid bone in frog forms
(a) base of cranium
(b) floor of cranium
(c) dorsal side of cranium
(d) dorso-lateral side of cranium
46.anatomically correct?
(a) Floating ribs — 2 pairs
(b) Collar bones — 3 pairs
(c) Salivary glands — 1 pair
(d) Cranial nerves — 10 pairs
47.Inter-articulated disc is found in
(a) muscles of arms
(b) vertebrae
(c) muscles of legs
(d) pubic symphysis
48.Which one of the following is a skull bone?
(a) Coracoid
(b) Arytaenoid
(c) Atlas
(d) Rerygoid
49.Teeth are supported by
(a) maxillae and mandible
(b) mandible and palatine bones
(c) maxillae and palatine bones ‘
(d) maxillae, mandible and palatine bones Goilla rib is
50. Olecranon fossa is found in
(a) extra floating rib
(b) extra false rib
(c) extra true rib
(d) first false rib
51.Olecranon fossa is found in
(a) humerus
(b) radius
(c) ulna
(d) tibia
52.Pectoral girdle constitute
(a) scapula and clavicle
(b) radius and ulna
(c) ilium and ischium
(d) maxilla and mandible
53.A fractured coracoid process would involve the
(a) clavicle
(b) scapula
(c) ulna
(d) radius
54.A fracture of the lateral malleolus would involve
(a) the fibula
(b) the tibia
(c) the ulna
(d) a rib
55.Which of the following bones is not the part of axial skeleton?
(a) Hyoid bone
(b) Sacrum
(c) Sphenoid bone
(d) Clavicle
56.A cricket player is fast chasing a ball in the field. Which one of the following groups of bones are directly contributing in this movement?
(a) Femur, malleus, tibia, metatarsals
(b) Pelvis, ulna, patella, tarsals
(c) Sternum, femur, tibia, fibula
(d) Tarsals, femur, metatarsals, tibia
57.The number of tarsals per limb of human beings is
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
58.Which of the following is not the part of pelvic girdle?
(a) Acetabulum
(b) Ischium
(c) Pubis
(d) Capitulum
59.Cartilaginous joints
(a) permit slight movements
(b) are found in symphysis
(c) are found in the bodies of vertebrae
(d) All of the above
60. Synovial fluid that lubricates a synovial joint is produced by
(a) a meniscus
(b) the synovial membrane
(c) a bursa
(d) the articular cartilage
61. The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is
(a) fluid filled between two joints, provides cushion — Skull bones .
(b) fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones — Joint between atlas and axis
(c) lymph filled between two bones, limited movement — Bliding joint between carpals
(d) fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements — Knee joint
62. The joint of radio-ulna with the upper arm is
(a) hinge joint
(b) pivot joint
(c) socket joint
(d) None of these
63. Knee joint and elbow joints are examples of
(a) saddle joint
(b) ball and socket joint
(c) pivot joint
(d) hinge joint
64. Which one of the following pair is incorrect?
(a) Hinge joint – between humerus and pectoral girdle
(b) Pivot joint – between atlas, axis and occipital condyle
(c) Gliding joint – between the carpals
(d) Saddle joint – between carpel and metacarpals of thumb
65. Acetabulum forms
(a) hip joint
(b) shoulder joint
(c) knee joint
(d) elbow joint
66. Elbow joint is
(a) ball and socket joint
(b) hinge joint
(c) suture joint
(d) gliding joint
67. What is the type of movable joint present between the atlas and axis?
(a) Pivot
(b) Saddle
(c) Hinge
(d) Gliding
68. Joints between carpals are
(a) fibrous joints
(b) cartilaginous joints
(c) angular joints
(d) gliding joints
69. Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans.
(a) Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation
(b) The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae
(c) The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint
(d) The decreased level of progesterone causes osteoporosis in old people
70. Which one of the following is not a disorder of bone?
(a) Arthritis
(b) Osteoporosis
(c) Rickets
(d) Atherosclerosis
71. Myasthenia gravis is a …A… disorder affecting …B… junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle. Fill in the blanks A and B with an appropriate option.
(a) A-autoimmune, B-neuromuscular
(b) A-liver, B-neuromuscular
(c) A-spleen, B-neuromuscular
(d) A-bone and muscle, B-neuromuscular
72. Fused vertebrae in human are
I. Sacral II. Coccygeal
III. Thoracic IV. Cervical
V. Lumber
(a) I and II
(b) III and IV
(c) IV and V
(d) II and V
Direction (Q. NOS. 73-75) In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion. –
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) If Both Assertion ans Reason are false.
73. Assertion Eukaryotic cells have the ability to adopt a variety of shapes and carry out directed movements.
Reason There are three principal types of protein filaments, i.e. actin filament, microtubules and intermediate filaments, which constitute the cytoskeleton.
74. Assertion On receiving action potential via F tubules, the sarcoplasmic reticulum releases Ca2+ into sarcoplasm.
Reason Ca2+ uncover the active site of actine myofilament allowing a meromyosin head to join this site.
75. Assertion Females pelvis is larger and has a wider bottom opening.
Reason Females have more circumstaneous fat.
76. Match the following columns.
Codes
A B C D A B C D
(a) 4 5 1 2 (b) 2 13 4
(c) 4 1 2 3 (d) 2 3 15
77. Match the following columns.
Codes
A BCD ABC D
(a) 2 1 3 4 (b) 4 3 1 2
(c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 4 1 2 3
78. Match i the following columns.
Codes
A BCD ABC D
(a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 2 4 3 1
79. Match the following columns.
Codes
A BCD ABC D
(a) 2 4 5 1 (b) 4’5 1 2
(c) 1 5 4 3 (d) 2 5 1 3
80. Which of the following joints will allow no movement?
(a) Fibrous joint
(b) Cartilaginous joint
(c) Synovial joint
(d) Ball and socket joint
81. Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
(a) Production of erythrocytes
(b) Storage of minerals
(c) Production of body heat
(d) Locomotion
82. Glenoid cavity articulates
(a) clavicle with acromion
(b) scapula with acromion
(c) clavicle with scapula
(d) humerus with scapula
83. Sliding filament theory can be best exlpained as
(a) when myofilaments slide pass each other actin filaments shorten while myosin filament do not shorten
(b) actin and myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other
(c) actin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other
(d) when myofilament slide pass each other myosin filament shorten while actin filaments do not shorten
84. Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with . the example in human skeletal system
(a) Cartilaginous joint Between frontal and parietal
(b) Pivot joint Between third and fourth cervical vertebrae
(c) Hinge joint Between humerus and pectoral girdle
(d) Gliding joint Between carpals
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