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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Locomotion and Movement

Question:

Which of the following is the correct pairing regarding to a specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system?

Options:

Muscular dystrophy - Affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.

Myasthenia gravis - Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.

Tetany - Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause.

Gout - Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.

Correct Answer:

Gout - Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Gout - Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.

Disorders of muscular and skeletal system are:

  • Myasthenia gravis is an auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.
  • Muscular dystrophy is a progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.
  • Tetany is a rapid spasm (wild contractions) in muscle due to low Ca++ in body fluid.
  • Arthritis is an Inflammation of joints.
  • Osteoporosis is an age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause.
  • Gout is an inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.