Question

Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in human:

• A. The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint.
• B. The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae.
• C. Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation.
• D. A decreased level of progesterone causes osteoporosis in old people.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation.

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Locomotion is the process by which an organism moves from one location to another.
2. Gout is a condition caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the form of crystals at the site of joints, which causes inflammation and joint pain.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

The fibrous joint is a fixed joint found in the bones of the skull, whereas the synovial joint is found in the vertebral bones and is movable.

Option B:
Progesterone is a hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Option D:
There are 33 vertebrae in the vertebral column, including 27 presacral vertebrae, 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae.

Final answer: The correct option is the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation.