1. | Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals |
2. | Weakening of bones due to decreased bone mass |
3. | Inflammation of joints due to cartilage degeneration |
4. | Weakening of bones due to low calcium level |
Which of the following diseases is an auto-immune disorder?
1. | Myasthenia gravis | 2. | Arthritis |
3. | Osteoporosis | 4. | Gout |
Match the following columns and select the correct option:
Column I | Column II | ||
(a) | Gout | (i) | Decreased levels of estrogen |
(b) | Osteoporosis | (ii) | Low Ca++ ions in the blood |
(c) | Tetany | (iii) | Accumulation of uric acid crystals |
(d) | Muscular dystrophy | (iv) | Autoimmune disorder |
(v) | Genetic disorder |
Options: | (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) |
1. | (ii) | (i) | (iii) | (iv) |
2. | (iii) | (i) | (ii) | (v) |
3. | (iv) | (v) | (i) | (ii) |
4. | (i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) |
Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?
1. Botulism
2. Tetany
3. Muscular dystrophy
4. Myasthenia gravis
Chronic auto immune disorder affecting neuro muscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle is called as:
1. | Myasthenia gravis | 2. | Gout |
3. | Arthritis | 4. | Muscular dystrophy |
Assertion (A): | Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. |
Reason (R): | Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen. |
1. | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
4. | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. |
1. | Muscular dystrophy | An auto immune disorder causing progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle |
2. | Arthritis | Inflamed joints |
3. | Tetany | high Ca2+ level causing rapid spasms. |
4. | Myasthenia gravis | Genetic disorder resulting in weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle |