Explores how organisms move, including muscle contraction, skeletal systems, and coordination. Covers both animal and plant movement mechanisms.
The quadriceps femoris is the primary muscle responsible for knee extension.
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Rickets is caused by vitamin D deficiency, leading to weakened bones in children.
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Bursitis is the inflammation of bursae, which cushion bones and tendons in joints.
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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder, not caused by bacterial infection.
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Gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, leading to inflammation and pain.
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Calcitonin stimulates osteoblasts to promote bone formation and lower blood calcium levels.
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Gout is a joint inflammation caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals.
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle due to excessive calcium loss.
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Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder caused by the immune system attacking the myelin sheath of neurons.
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Tetany is caused by low calcium levels, leading to involuntary muscle spasms.
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Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder caused by the degeneration of the myelin sheath surrounding neurons.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones lose density, making them fragile and prone to fractures.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
