NEET Human Health and Disease PYQ practice sheet

19 previous-year NEET Zoology questions from Human Health and Disease, newest papers first. Human Health and Disease carries 25 of the Zoology questions in NEET 2020 to 2026, so this is a good place to test yourself after revising the chapter. Marking: +4 correct, −1 wrong.

1. 1.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Which of the following are secondary lymphoid organs? (a) Bone marrow (b) Tonsils (c) Spleen (d) Thymus Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     (b) and (d) only
   • (B)
     (a) and (d) only
   • (C)
     (b) and (c) only
   • (D)
     (a) and (b) only
2. 2.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Which of the following is used as an effective sedative and painkiller for treating post-surgery patients?

   • (A)
     Morphine
   • (B)
     Antibiotics
   • (C)
     Interferon
   • (D)
     Anti-retroviral drugs
3. 3.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Which of the following statements is correct about Plasmodium?

   • (A)
     Reproduces sexually in RBCs
   • (B)
     Gametocytes develop in mosquito gut
   • (C)
     Reproduces sexually in liver cells
   • (D)
     Fertilization takes place in mosquito gut
4. 4.

   NEET 2026

   The following are the stages of life cycle of Plasmodium. Arrange the stages in the proper order. A. The parasites reproduce asexually in RBCs, bursting the cells. B. The parasites reproduce asexually in liver cells, bursting the cells and releasing into blood. C. Gametocytes develop in RBCs. D. Sporozoites reach the liver through the blood. E. Female mosquito injects sporozoites into humans during bite. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     E, C, D, B, A
   • (B)
     A, B, C, D, E
   • (C)
     E, D, B, A, C
   • (D)
     C, A, B, D, E
5. 5.

   NEET 2026

   Match List I with List II: List I (Drug): A. Nicotine, B. Morphine, C. Heroin, D. Cocaine List II (Effect): I. Causes sense of euphoria and increased energy, II. Stimulates adrenal gland to release catecholamines into blood circulation, III. Effective sedative and painkiller, IV. A depressant; slows down body function Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
   • (B)
     A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
   • (C)
     A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
   • (D)
     A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
6. 6.

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List I: A. Typhoid, B. Leishmaniasis, C. Ringworm, D. Filariasis List II: I. Fungus, II. Nematode, III. Protozoa, IV. Bacteria Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
   • (B)
     A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
   • (C)
     A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
   • (D)
     A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
7. 7.

   NEET 2024

   Which of the following are Autoimmune disorders? A. Myasthenia gravis B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. Gout D. Muscular dystrophy E. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A, B & E only
   • (B)
     B, C & E only
   • (C)
     C, D & E only
   • (D)
     A, B & D only
8. 8.

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List I: A. Cocaine, B. Heroin, C. Morphine, D. Marijuana List II: I. Effective sedative in surgery, II. Cannabis sativa, III. Erythroxylum, IV. Papaver somniferum Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
   • (B)
     A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
   • (C)
     A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
   • (D)
     A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
9. 9.

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List-I: A. Common cold, B. Haemozoin, C. Widal test, D. Allergy List-II: I. Plasmodium, II. Typhoid, III. Rhinoviruses, IV. Dust mites Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
   • (B)
     A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
   • (C)
     A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
   • (D)
     A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
10. 10.

    NEET 2024

    Given below are two statements: Statement I: Bone marrow is the main lymphoid organ where all blood cells including lymphocytes are produced. Statement II: Both bone marrow and thymus provide micro environments for the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
    • (B)
      Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
    • (C)
      Both statement I and Statement II are correct.
    • (D)
      Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
11. 11.

    NEET 2023

    Match List I with List II. | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Heroin | I. Effect on cardiovascular system | | B. Marijuana | II. Slow down body function | | C. Cocaine | III. Painkiller | | D. Morphine | IV. Interfere with transport of dopamine | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
    • (B)
      A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
    • (C)
      A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
    • (D)
      A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
12. 12.

    NEET 2023

    Match List I with List II. | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Ringworm | I. Haemophilus influenzae | | B. Filariasis | II. Trichophyton | | C. Malaria | III. Wuchereria bancrofti | | D. Pneumonia | IV. Plasmodium vivax | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
    • (B)
      A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
    • (C)
      A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
    • (D)
      A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
13. 13.

    NEET 2023

    In which blood corpuscles, the HIV undergoes replication and produces progeny viruses?

    • (A)
      Eosinophils
    • (B)
      $\mathrm{T_H}$ cells
    • (C)
      B-lymphocytes
    • (D)
      Basophils
14. 14.

    NEET 2022

    Given below are two statements: Statement I: Autoimmune disorder is a condition where the body's defense mechanism recognizes its own cells as foreign. Statement II: Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition where the body does not attack self cells. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
    • (B)
      Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
    • (C)
      Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
    • (D)
      Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
15. 15.

    NEET 2022

    Select the incorrect statement with respect to acquired immunity.

    • (A)
      Acquired immunity is non-specific type of defense present at the time of birth.
    • (B)
      Primary response is produced when our body encounters a pathogen for the first time.
    • (C)
      Anamnestic response is elicited on subsequent encounters with the same pathogen.
    • (D)
      Anamnestic response is due to memory of first encounter.
16. 16.

    NEET 2021

    Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

    • (A)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
    • (B)
      (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
    • (C)
      (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
    • (D)
      (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
17. 17.

    NEET 2020

    Match the following diseases with the causative organism and select the correct option.

    • (A)
      (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
    • (B)
      (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
    • (C)
      (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
    • (D)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
18. 18.

    NEET 2020

    The infectious stage of Plasmodium that enters the human body is :

    • (A)
      Trophozoites
    • (B)
      Sporozoites
    • (C)
      Female gametocytes
    • (D)
      Male gametocytes
19. 19.

    NEET 2020

    Identify the wrong statement with reference to immunity.

    • (A)
      When exposed to antigen (living or dead) antibodies are produced in the host's body. It is called 'Active immunity'.
    • (B)
      When ready-made antibodies are directly given, it is called 'Passive immunity'.
    • (C)
      Active immunity is quick and gives full response.
    • (D)
      Foetus receives some antibodies from mother, it is an example for passive immunity.