Prepare for the Human Physiology topic of the NEET syllabus well, as it carries the highest number of questions in the exam. Know the details along with past years’ questions here.
- What is Human Physiology in NEET All About
- NEET Questions from Human Physiology
- FAQs on NEET Human Physiology
What is Human Physiology in NEET All About
Human Physiology is a Zoology unit that is a part of the Class 11 syllabus. Human Physiology can be defined as the study of the mechanical, physical, biochemical, and bioelectrical functions of the organs of the human body. NEET UG Zoology Human Physiology is a unit of the Biology subject, and it further consists of 10 chapters, which are as follows:
1. Digestion and Absorption
2. Breathing and Exchange of Gases
3. Body Fluid and Circulation
4. Excretory Products and their Elimination
5. Locomotion and Movement
6. Natural Control and Coordination
7. Chemical Coordination and Integration
8. Human Reproduction
9. Reproductive Health
10. Human Health and Diseases
Weightage of Human Physiology chapters vis-a-vis other Biology topics and chapters in NEET are given in the following table:
Biology Chapters and Topics |
Average no. of Questions from the chapter |
Weightage of the chapter and topic (In percentage) |
---|---|---|
Botany |
||
Plant Diversity |
7 |
12% |
Plant Anatomy |
2 |
4% |
Plant Morphology |
4 |
7% |
Cell Biology & Cell Division |
6 |
10% |
Bio-molecule |
2 |
3% |
Plant Physiology |
8 |
13% |
Plant Reproduction |
5 |
9% |
Genetics & Biotechnology |
15 |
24% |
Biology in Human Welfare |
1 |
2% |
Ecology |
10 |
16% |
Total |
100% |
|
Zoology |
||
Animal Diversity |
3 |
10% |
Animal Tissue |
1 |
3% |
Structural Organisation in animals |
1 |
2% |
Human Physiology |
13 |
45% |
Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health |
5 |
18% |
Origin & Evolution |
3 |
10% |
Animal husbandry |
1 |
3% |
Human Health & Diseases |
3 |
9% |
Total |
100% |
As can be seen in the above table, the Human Physiology chapters for NEET carry the highest weightage. Hence, the focus must be given to this subject. For practice, we also present some Human Physiology NEET questions from past years.
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NEET Questions from Human Physiology
In this section, we bring some of the Human Physiology NEET questions from previous years along with the answer keys.
FAQs on NEET Human Physiology
Q: The enzyme enterokinase helps in conversion of (1) pepsinogen into pepsin (2) protein into polypeptides (3) trypsinogen into trypsin (4) caseinogen into casein
Q: Which one of the following is the most abundant protein in the animals? (1) Insulin (2) Haemoglobin (3) Collagen (4) Lectin
Q: Consider the following statements: (A) Co-enzyme or metal ion that is tightly hound to enzyme protein is called prosthetic group. (B) A complete catalytic active enzyme with its bound prosthetic group is called Apo-enzyme. Select the correct option. (1) Both (A) and (B) is false. (2) (A) is false but (B) is true (3) Both (A) and (B) are true (4) (A) is true but (B) is false.
Q: What is the role of NAD in cellular respiration? (1) It functions as an enzyme. (2) It functions as an electron carrier. (3) It is the final electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration. (4) It is a nucleotide source for ATP synthesis.
Q: Lungs are made up of air-filled sacs, the alveoli. They do not collapse even after forceful expiration, because of: (1) Tidal Volume (2) Expiratory Reserve Volume (3) Residual Volume (4) Inspiratory Reserve Volume

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