A slipped disc may be caused by:

Trauma, ageing or repetitive strain

Which of the following is a symptom of a slipped disc?

Pain, numbness and tingling in the affected area

Spondylosis is the degeneration of:

Vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments or cartilage of the vertebral column

Class 11 Biology · Chapter 12 · Test 4

Skeletal Disorders and Injuries

36 MCQs. This part covers the skeletal disorders disc slip, spondylosis, sciatica, arthritis (osteo, rheumatoid and gouty) and osteoporosis, with their causes and symptoms. It also covers joint injuries (dislocation and sprain) and the first aid treatment for them.

MCQs

36 questions · 30 min · 36 marks

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Sample questions

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Question 1
Intervertebral discs between vertebrae act as:
- AShock absorbers
- BMuscles
- CLigaments
- DNerves
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Answer: A
Intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers and help in movement.
Question 2
A herniated disc occurs when the outer layer of the disc:
- ATears or ruptures
- BHardens
- CThickens
- DDisappears completely
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Answer: A
The outer layer tears and the inner gel-like substance leaks out.
Question 3
A slipped disc may be caused by:
- ATrauma, ageing or repetitive strain
- BVitamin C excess
- CExcess calcium
- DLow body temperature
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Answer: A
Causes are trauma degenerative changes due to ageing or repetitive strain.
Question 4
Which of the following is a symptom of a slipped disc?
- APain, numbness and tingling in the affected area
- BFever and rash
- CBleeding gums
- DHair loss
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Answer: A
Symptoms include pain numbness tingling and weakness.
Question 5
Spondylosis is the degeneration of:
- AVertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments or cartilage of the vertebral column
- BOnly the skull
- COnly muscles
- DOnly the ribs
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Answer: A
It is degeneration of structures of the vertebral column.

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