Homeostasis and Cell Function
- Previous year questions on Homeostasis and Cell Function for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Physiology section of the exam.
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- 61 live questions in Homeostasis and Cell Function.
- 3 of 61 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.which of the following is the marker of golgi apparatus
- Agalactosyl transferase✓ Correct answer
- Bglucose 6 phosphatase
- Cacid phosphatase
- Dpseudocatalase
Q2.Organelle having DNA is?
- AMitochondria✓ Correct answer
- BGolgi complex
- CSER
- DRER
Q3.Which of the following is not a monomeric intermediate filament?
- AVimentin
- BKeratin
- CDesmin
- DTubulin✓ Correct answer
Q4.Feed forward mechanism..
- AFeeling thirsty while walking in hot temperature
- BShivering on exposure to cold temperature
- CSalivation on smelling food✓ Correct answer
- DIncrease blood pressure during supine posture
Q5.Not a monomeric intermediate filament:
- AVimentin
- BKeratin
- CTubulin✓ Correct answer
- DDesmin
Q6.Which of the following hormones is controlled by feedforward control?
- AADH
- BInsulin✓ Correct answer
- CCorticosteroids
- DProlactin
Q7.A cell membrane is damaged by insertion of a micro needle, repair shall occur by which of the following process?
- ALateral movement of proteins
- BEnzyme catalysed process
- CHydrophobic interactions✓ Correct answer
- DAn active process involving hydrolysis of ATP
Q8.All of the following are example of feed forward control system except
- ATemperature regulation
- BBP regulation✓ Correct answer
- CCephalic phase of gastric secretion
- DIncreased heart rate before start of exercise
Q9.A patient got his SBP reduced by 10mmHg when he stood up and he gained only 8mmHg. What was the gain?
- A–4✓ Correct answer
- B4
- C–8
- D8
Q10.Which of the following is not a major function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
- ASynthesis of lipids
- BSynthesis of proteins
- CProviding enzymes that control glycogen breakdown
- DSecretion of proteins synthesized in the cell✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: A. galactosyl transferase; Q2: A. Mitochondria; Q3: D. Tubulin; Q4: C. Salivation on smelling food; Q5: C. Tubulin; Q6: B. Insulin; Q7: C. Hydrophobic interactions; Q8: B. BP regulation; Q9: A. –4; Q10: D. Secretion of proteins synthesized in the cell.
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