Which one of the following vitamins is NOT absorbed in the small intestine by Na+ – co-transporters? (1) Thiamine (2) Riboflavin (3) Folic acid (4) Ascorbic acid, Vitamins are essential […]
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Identifying the Protein Not Involved in Intestinal Iron Absorption
30. Which one of the following is NOT involved with the absorption of iron in the intestine? (1) Ferroportin 1 (2) Divalent metal transporter (3) Hephaestin (4) Transferrin Iron absorption […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Vitamin D’s Role in Enhancing Intestinal Calcium Absorption: Key Mechanisms Explained
An elderly person suffering from calcium deficiency was advised to take calcium rich food and to supplement the diet with vitamin D. The absorption of calcium in the intestine was […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Proton-Coupled Transport of Di- and Tripeptides in Intestinal Enterocytes by Peptide Transporter 1
The di- and tripeptides are transported in the enterocytes by peptide transporter l that (1) Na+ (2) Ca++ (3) H+ (4) Cl– The absorption of dietary proteins in the small […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Understanding Lactose Intolerance and Why Curd Helps with Milk-Related Digestive Symptoms
A person showed the symptoms of diarrhea, gas and pain whenever milk was consumed. The doctor advised the person to take curd instead of milk and subsequently the symptoms mostly […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
How Na+-K+ ATPase Inhibition by Oubain Impairs Intestinal Glucose Absorption
The intestinal absorption of glucose is impaired by use of ovabain, an inhibitor of Na+-K+ ATPase. Indicate the correct explanation (1) The inhibitor has blocked the transport of Na+ from […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Role of CFTR Protein Defects in Digestive Complications and Dehydrated GI Tract
An individual was suffering from digestive complications. It was observed that the individual had dehydrated gastrointestinal tract. When an advanced investigation was done, the person was found to have defects […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Understanding Glucose Transport Abnormalities in Diabetes: Key Insights and Misconceptions
A diabetic patient has a high blood glucose level due to reduced entry of glucose into various peripheral tissues in addition to other causes. There is no problem of glucose […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Transporters Responsible for Exit of Absorbed Monosaccharides in Intestinal Epithelial Cells
Absorbed monosaccharides in intestinal epithelial cells exit via which one of the following transporters? (1) GLUT2 (2) GLUT3 (3) GLUT4 (4) GLUT5 Absorption of monosaccharides in the small intestine involves […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Key Membrane Protein in Oral Rehydration Therapy: Sodium-Glucose Transporter 1 (SGLT1)
A patient comes to the hospital complaining of vomiting and diarrhea. The doctor suggested that the patient take glucose and electrolyte solution orally. Which one of following membrane proteins is […]
