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  • Accumulation of which one of the following in the leads to cramp?


  • Options
  • A. Lactic acid
  • B. Ethanol
  • C. Pyruvic acid
  • D. Glucose

  • Correct Answer
  • Lactic acid 

    Explanation

    Muscle cramping is a common problem encountered by athletes and non athletes alike. Defined as painful involuntary skeletal muscle contractions, cramps may be categorized as either non exercise related or exercise related. Traditionally, such cramping was believed to arise from dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (including magnesium, potassium and sodium),accumulation of lactic acid, or low cellular energy levels.

     

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    • 1. Sphygmomanometer measures the blood pressure in the

    • Options
    • A. Veins
    • B. Arteries
    • C. Eyes
    • D. Synovial
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following classes of animals has/have three-chambered heart?

    • Options
    • A. Pisces and Amphibia
    • B. Amphibia and Reptilia
    • C. Reptilia only
    • D. Amphibia only
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which one of the following statements about lymph is correct?

    • Options
    • A. Lymph is formed due to leakage of blood through capillaries.
    • B. Lymph contains blood cells such as RBC.
    • C. Lymph is also circulated by the blood circulating heart.
    • D. Lymph only transports hormones.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Which of the following function is performed by the kidneys in the human body?

    • Options
    • A. Excretion
    • B. Respiration
    • C. Digestion
    • D. Transportation
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which of the following carries oxygen to various parts of human body?

    • Options
    • A. Red blood cells
    • B. White blood cells
    • C. Plasma
    • D. Nerves
    • Discuss
    • 6. The sigmoid colon is a part of

    • Options
    • A. Small Intestine
    • B. Large Intestine
    • C. Pharynx
    • D. Rectum
    • Discuss
    • 7. The connective tissue that connects a muscle to a bone is

    • Options
    • A. Cartilage
    • B. Ligament
    • C. Tendon
    • D. Interstitial fluid
    • Discuss
    • 8. What is the name of a group of similar cells performing a specific function?

    • Options
    • A. Tissue
    • B. Organ
    • C. Organ system
    • D. Cellular organization
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which among the following is not a connective tissue?

    • Options
    • A. Blood
    • B. Bone
    • C. Skin
    • D. Cartilage
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following micro-organism causes diseases like polio and chicken pox?

    • Options
    • A. Bacteria
    • B. Protozoa
    • C. Algae
    • D. Virus
    • Discuss


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