Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Osteoporosis?
Increased bone density
Inflammation of joints
Decreased bone density
Degeneration of cartilage
Related Questions
During an experiment, a muscle is subjected to continuous stimulation without any relaxation period. This results in a prolonged contraction. What is this phenomenon called?
Trembling
Spasm
Tetanus
Twitch
A patient presents with progressive muscle weakness and wasting, primarily affecting the pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles. Genetic testing reveals a mutation affecting a protein involved in maintaining the integrity of the muscle cell membrane. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Myasthenia gravis
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.
Reason (R): A common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) is true but (R) is false.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are false.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inherited muscular dystrophies?
Muscle hypertrophy
Progressive muscle weakness
Genetic mutations affecting muscle proteins
Variations in disease severity
Osteoporosis, an age related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to
accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints
immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue
high concentration of and
decreased level of estrogen
Osteoporosis, an age related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to
accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints
immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue
high concentration of and
decreased level of estrogen
Which disease among the following is characterized by swelling in the limbs due to lymphatic obstruction?
Filariasis
Ringworm
Common cold
Typhoid
A child presents with recurring fractures after minimal trauma, blue sclera, and hearing loss. Biochemical analysis reveals abnormal collagen structure. Which type of collagen is MOST likely affected in this condition?
Type II collagen
Type III collagen
Type I collagen
Type IV collagen
Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?
Tetany
Muscular dystrophy
Myasthenia gravis
Botulism
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is primarily caused by:
A defect in the dystrophin gene
An autoimmune response
A bacterial infection
A viral infection
