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Wiley Wiley'S Textbook Of Zoology For Neet And Other Medical Entrance Examinations, 2019Ed by Wiley Editorial
This recent edition of Zoology for NEET and other Medical Entrance Examinations is a concise definitive text for learning the concept. It offers a compelling solution for all students preparing for NEET. The book captures the fundamentals of the subject through clear and engaging explanation of concepts aided with detailed figures and tables. This book aims to better equip the students by providing unique elements and features in a rigorous scientific discipline along with explanatory models and an insight to the NEET examination question sets based on previous years NEET, AIPMT, AFMC and generic AIIMS examination questions.
Table of Contents
1 Animal Kingdom (Non-Chordata)
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Basis of Classification
1.3 Classification of Animals
1.4 Phylum Porifera
1.5 Phylum Coelenterata (Cnidaria)
1.6 Phylum Ctenophora
1.7 Phylum Platyhelminthes
1.8 Phylum Aschelminthes or Nemathelminthes
1.9 Phylum Annelida
1.10 Phylum Arthropoda
1.11 Phylum Mollusca
1.12 Phylum Echinodermata
1.13 Phylum Hemichordata
2 Animal Kingdom (Chordata)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Phylum Chordata
2.3 Division Agnatha
2.4 Division Gnathostomata
2.5 Class Amphibia
2.6 Class Reptilia
2.7 Class Aves
2.8 Class Mammalia
3 Structural Organization in Animals
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Animal Tissues
3.3 Epithelial Tissue
3.4 Connective Tissue
3.5 Muscle Tissue
3.6 Neural Tissue
3.7 Organ and Organ Systems
3.8 Earthworm (Pheretima posthuma)
3.9 Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
3.10 Frog
4 Biomolecules
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of Chemical Composition
4.3 Biomacromolecules
4.4 Primary and Secondary Metabolites
4.5 Carbohydrates
4.6 Amino Acids
4.7 Proteins
4.8 Lipids
4.9 Nucleic Acids
4.10 Nature of Bonding in Polymers
4.11 Qualitative Tests for Polymers
4.12 Metabolism and its Concept
4.13 Metabolic Basis for Living—Anabolic and Catabolic Pathways
4.14 Concept of Non-Equilibrium and Steady State
4.15 Enzymes
5 Digestion and Absorption
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Different Types of Nutrition and Nutrients
5.3 Digestive System of Humans
5.4 Alimentary Canal
5.5 Histology of Wall of Alimentary Canal
5.6 Digestive Glands
5.7 Digestion of Food
5.8 Neural and Hormonal Regulation in Digestion
5.9 Calorific Values of Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats
5.10 Absorption and Assimilation of Digested Products
5.11 Disorders of Digestive System
6 Breathing and Exchange of Gases
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Respiratory Organs
6.3 Human Respiratory System
6.4 Mechanism of Breathing
6.5 Respiratory Volumes and Capacities
6.6 Exchange of Gases
6.7 Transport of Gases
6.8 Regulation of Respiration
6.9 Disorders of Respiratory System
7 Body Fluids and Circulation
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Blood–An Extracellular Fluid
7.3 Components of Blood
7.4 Blood Groups–ABO and RH Group
7.5 Coagulation of Blood
7.6 Lymph (Tissue Fluid)
7.7 Circulatory Pathways
7.8 Human Circulatory System
7.9 Double Circulation
7.10 Regulation of Cardiac Activity
7.11 Disorders of Circulatory System
8 Excretory Products and their Elimination
8.1 Excretory Products
8.2 Classification of Animals Based on Excretory Products
8.3 Modes of Excretion in Various Animals
8.4 The Human Excretory System
8.5 Kidneys
8.6 Ureters
8.7 Urinary Bladder
8.8 Urethra
8.9 Excretion – Urea and Urine Formation
8.10 Functions of the Tubules – Reabsorption and Secretion
8.11 Countercurrent Mechanism of Concentration of the Filtrate
8.12 Regulation of the Kidney Function
8.13 Micturition
8.14 Urine Characteristics
8.15 Role of Other Organs in Excretion
8.16 Disorders of the Excretory System
9 Locomotion and Movement
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Types of Movement
9.3 Muscle
9.4 Mechanism of Muscle Contraction
9.5 Muscle Metabolism
9.6 Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers
9.7 Skeletal System
9.8 Axial Skeleton—Skull and Ear Ossicles
9.9 Axial Skeleton—Vertebral Column
9.10 Appendicular Skeleton
9.11 Joints
9.12 Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal Systems and Joints
10 Neural Control and Coordination
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Neural System
10.3 Human Neural System
10.4 Nervous Tissue
10.5 Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulse
10.6 Transmission of Impulses
10.7 Central Neural System
10.8 Spinal Cord
10.9 Divisions of Peripheral Neural System—Somatic and Autonomic Neural Systems
10.10 Reflex Action and Reflex Arc
10.11 Sensory Reception and Processing
10.12 Eye
10.13 The Ear
10.14 Nose
10.15 Tongue
10.16 Tactile Sensation
10.17 Common Disorders of the Neural System and Special Senses
11 Chemical Coordination and Integration
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Endocrine Glands and Hormones
11.3 Human Endocrine System
11.4 Hormones of Other Organs
11.5 Mechanism of Hormone Action
11.6 Activity of the Endocrine System
11.7 Disorders of the Endocrine System
12 Reproduction in Organisms
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Reproduction
12.3 Asexual Reproduction
12.4 Sexual Reproduction
12.5 Events in Sexual Reproduction
13 Human Reproduction
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Male Reproductive System
13.3 The Female Reproductive System
13.4 Gametogenesis
13.5 Menstrual Cycle
13.6 Fertilization and Implantation
13.7 Pregnancy and Embryonic Development
13.8 Parturition and Lactation
13.9 Some Disorders of the Reproductive System
14 Reproductive Health
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Reproductive Health – Problems and Strategies
14.3 Human population growth
14.4 Methods of Birth Control
14.5 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) (Induced Abortion)
14.6 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
14.7 Infertility
14.8 Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
15 Evolution
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Origin of life
15.3 Theories on the Origin of Life
15.4 Evolution of Life Forms
15.5 Evidences of Evolution
15.6 Adaptive Radiation
15.7 Theories of Evolution
15.8 Mechanism of Evolution
15.9 Hardy-Weinberg Principle
15.10 A Brief Account of Evolution
15.11 Origin and Evolution of Man
16 Human Health and Diseases
16.1 Introduction 783
16.2 Disease and its Classification 783
16.3 Diseases Caused by Viruses
16.4 Diseases Caused by Bacteria
16.5 Diseases Caused by Protozoa
16.6 Diseases Caused by Helminthes 804
16.7 Diseases Caused by Rickettsia
16.8 Diseases Caused by Spirochaetes
16.9 Diseases caused by Fungi
16.10 Non-Communicable Diseases
16.11 Immunity 810
16.12 Innate Immunity
16.13 Acquired Immunity
16.14 Active and Passive Immunity
16.15 Vaccination and Immunization
16.16 Allergies 832
16.17 Autoimmunity
16.18 Immune System in the Body
16.19 Cancer
16.20 AIDS
16.21 Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
17 Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production–Animal Husbandry
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Management of Farms and Farm Animals
17.3 Animal Breeds
17.4 Animal Breeding
17.5 Animal Husbandry
18 Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Principles of Biotechnology
18.3 Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
18.4 Processes of Recombinant DNA Technology
19 Biotechnology and Its Applications
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture
19.3 Transgenic Plants
19.4 Genetically Modified (GM) Food Crops
19.5 Biotechnological Applications in Medicine
19.6 Gene Therapy
19.7 Stem Cell Therapy
19.8 Molecular Diagnosis
19.9 Transgenic Animals
19.10 Ethical Issues
Previous Years’ Solved Questions
Exercises
Answer Key
Appendix