Goblet cells which secrete mucin and create a protective mucus layer are located in- (1) Liver (2) Oesophagus (3) Intestinal villi (4) Duodenum Goblet cells are specialized glandular epithelial cells […]
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Foregut vs. Hindgut Fermentation: Which is More Effective for Cellulose Digestion?
Cellulose digester digest cellulose by fermentation. Fore gut fermenters such as cow and goat ferment before intestine while hind gut digester like rabbit ferment in large intestine. On basis of […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Why Pepsin Does Not Digest Intestinal Cells: The Role of pH in Enzyme Activity
Pepsin which digest protein donot digest the cells of intestine because- (1) Intestine cells do not have proteins (2) Half life of pepsin is very less (3) Pepsin acts only […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
How Glucose is Absorbed in the Small Intestine: The Role of Na-Glucose Symporters
Mainly absorption of glucose by intestine is by- (1) Na-K Pumps (2) Diffusion (3) Na-glucose Symporters (4) Uniporters Glucose absorption in the small intestine is a crucial step in nutrient […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Importance of Folic Acid Capsules for Pregnant Mothers: Ensuring Proper Neural Development of the Child
Folic acid capsules are given to pregnant mother for (1) Enhancement of mother’s immunity (2) More milk production (3) Proper neural development of child (4) Rapid fetus development Folic acid, […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Understanding Cellulose Digestion in Animals: Which Species Produce Cellulase Enzymes?
Cellulose digesting enzymes are present in (1) All herbivores (2) All mammals (3) In cattle, pig and monkeys (4) In cattle and man Cellulose Digestion in Animals: The Role of […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
The Role of Villi in the Small Intestine: Maximizing Nutrient Absorption
Villi in the small intestine help in (1) increasing the surface area (2) peristalsis (3) mixing of food (4) reducing the size of the lumen The small intestine is a […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Key Factors Controlling Food Intake: Understanding Hormonal Influences
The intake of nutrients is under intricate control. A number of statements are made about factors controlling food intake: (A) Cholecystokinin produced from small intestine stimulates food intake (B) Leptin […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
The Tissues That Produce Ghrelin: Understanding Its Sources and Role in Stimulating Food Intake
Which one of the following tissues normally DOES NOT produce ghrelin that stimulates food intake? (1) Stomach (2) Pancreas (3) Adrenal (4) Liver Which Tissues Produce Ghrelin in the Human […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Understanding Human Body Temperature Characteristics: Identifying Incorrect Statements
The following statements are made regarding the characteristic features of body temperature in humans: A. The core body temperature varies least with the changes of environmental temperature. B. During severe […]
