NEET Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) PYQ practice sheet

19 previous-year NEET Zoology questions from Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues), newest papers first. Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) carries 31 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

   In water, frogs respire using _____________.

   • (A)
     lungs
   • (B)
     trachea
   • (C)
     buccal cavity
   • (D)
     skin
2. 2.

   RE-NEET 2026

   In frogs, the number of pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain are ______.

   • (A)
     10
   • (B)
     9
   • (C)
     6
   • (D)
     12
3. 3.

   NEET 2026

   Male frogs can be distinguished from female frogs due to the presence of A. Bulging eyes B. Vocal sacs C. Webbed digits in feet D. Copulatory pad on first digit of fore limbs E. Olive green-coloured skin with dark irregular spots Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     B and D only
   • (B)
     B and C only
   • (C)
     C and E only
   • (D)
     A and B only
4. 4.

   NEET 2026

   Choose the correct statements regarding frog's anatomy: A. Hepatic portal system is the special venous connection between liver and intestine. B. There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain. C. The ureters and oviducts open separately into the cloaca in female frogs. D. Hind-brain consists of cerebellum, medulla oblongata and optic lobes. E. Sinus venosus joins the right atrium of heart. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

   NEET 2024

   In both sexes of cockroach, a pair of jointed filamentous structures called anal cerci are present on:

   • (A)
     8th and 9th segment
   • (B)
     5th segment
   • (C)
     10th segment
   • (D)
     11th segment
6. 6.

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List-I: A. Unicellular glandular epithelium, B. Compound epithelium, C. Multicellular glandular epithelium, D. Endocrine glandular epithelium List-II: I. Salivary glands, II. Pancreas, III. Goblet cells of alimentary canal, IV. Moist surface of buccal cavity Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List-I: A. The structures used for storing of food, B. Ring of 6-8 blind tubules at junction of foregut and midgut, C. Ring of 100-150 yellow coloured thin filaments at junction of midgut and hindgut, D. The structures used for grinding the food List-II: I. Gizzard, II. Gastric Caeca, III. Malpighian tubules, IV. Crop Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
   • (B)
     A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
   • (C)
     A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
   • (D)
     A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
8. 8.

   NEET 2023

   Given below are two statements: Statement I: Ligaments are dense irregular tissue. Statement II: Cartilage is dense regular tissue. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
   • (B)
     Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
   • (C)
     Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
   • (D)
     Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
9. 9.

   NEET 2023

   In cockroach, excretion is brought about by- A. Phallic gland B. Urecose gland C. Nephrocytes D. Fat body E. Collaterial glands Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     B and D only
   • (B)
     A and E only
   • (C)
     A, B and E only
   • (D)
     B, C and D only
10. 10.

    NEET 2023

    Match List I with List II. | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Mast cells | I. Ciliated epithelium | | B. Inner surface of bronchiole | II. Areolar connective tissue | | C. Blood | III. Cuboidal epithelium | | D. Tubular parts of nephron | IV. specialised connective tissue | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
    • (B)
      A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
    • (C)
      A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
    • (D)
      A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
11. 11.

    NEET 2023

    Which of the following is characteristic feature of cockroach regarding sexual dimorphism?

    • (A)
      Presence of anal cerci
    • (B)
      Dark brown body colour and anal cerci
    • (C)
      Presence of anal styles
    • (D)
      Presence of sclerites
12. 12.

    NEET 2022

    Which of the following is not a connective tissue?

    • (A)
      Neuroglia
    • (B)
      Blood
    • (C)
      Adipose tissue
    • (D)
      Cartilage
13. 13.

    NEET 2022

    Match List - I with List - II. List - I (a) Bronchioles (b) Goblet cell (c) Tendons (d) Adipose Tissue List - II (i) Dense Regular Connective Tissue (ii) Loose Connective Tissue (iii) Glandular Tissue (iv) Ciliated Epithelium Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • (A)
      (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
    • (B)
      (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
    • (C)
      (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
    • (D)
      (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
14. 14.

    NEET 2021

    Which of the following characteristics is incorrect with respect to cockroach ?

    • (A)
      Hypopharynx lies within the cavity enclosed by the mouth parts.
    • (B)
      A ring of gastric caeca is present at the junction of midgut and hind gut.
    • (C)
      10th abdominal segment in both sexes, bears a pair of anal cerci.
    • (D)
      In females, 7th-9th sterna together form a genital pouch.
15. 15.

    NEET 2021

    Identify the types of cell junctions that help to stop the leakage of the substances across a tissue and facilitation of communication with neighbouring cells via rapid transfer of ions and molecules.

    • (A)
      Gap junctions and Adhering junctions, respectively.
    • (B)
      Tight junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.
    • (C)
      Adhering junctions and Tight junctions, respectively.
    • (D)
      Adhering junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.
16. 16.

    NEET 2021

    Following are the statements about prostomium of earthworm. (a) It serves as a covering for mouth. (b) It helps to open cracks in the soil into which it can crawl. (c) It is one of the sensory structures. (d) It is the first body segment. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

    • (A)
      (b) and (c) are correct
    • (B)
      (a), (b) and (c) are correct
    • (C)
      (a), (b) and (d) are correct
    • (D)
      (a), (b), (c) and (d) are correct
17. 17.

    NEET 2020

    Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli is found in :

    • (A)
      lining of intestine
    • (B)
      ducts of salivary glands
    • (C)
      proximal convoluted tubule of nephron
    • (D)
      eustachian tube
18. 18.

    NEET 2020

    If the head of cockroach is removed, it may live for few days because :

    • (A)
      the supra-oesophageal ganglia of the cockroach are situated in ventral part of abdomen.
    • (B)
      the cockroach does not have nervous system.
    • (C)
      the head holds a small proportion of a nervous system while the rest is situated along the ventral part of its body.
    • (D)
      the head holds a $1/3^{rd}$ of a nervous system while the rest is situated along the dorsal part of its body.
19. 19.

    NEET 2020

    Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified from :

    • (A)
      Squamous epithelial cells
    • (B)
      Columnar epithelial cells
    • (C)
      Chondrocytes
    • (D)
      Compound epithelial cells