ClassphereNEET-UG Zoology syllabus: chapters and topics
NEET-UG Zoology is mapped into 14 chapters and 119 topics. Open a chapter to see its topics; this is the map Classphere uses to tag questions and to show a student which chapters cost them marks.
All NEET-UG Zoology chapters
01
Animal Kingdom
12 topics- Basis of Classification (Symmetry, Coelom, Segmentation)
- Phylum Porifera
- Phylum Coelenterata
- Phylum Ctenophora
- Phylum Platyhelminthes
- Phylum Aschelminthes
- Phylum Annelida
- Phylum Arthropoda
- Phylum Mollusca
- Phylum Echinodermata
- Phylum Hemichordata
- Classification of Chordates up to Class Level
02
Structural Organisation in Animals
5 topics- Epithelial Tissue
- Connective Tissue
- Muscular Tissue
- Nervous Tissue
- Morphology and Anatomy of a Frog (Digestive, Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous, Reproductive Systems)
03
Biomolecules
6 topics- Structure and Function of Carbohydrates
- Structure and Function of Proteins
- Structure and Function of Lipids
- Structure and Function of Nucleic Acids
- Enzymes: Types and Properties
- Enzyme Action and Classification
04
Breathing and Exchange of Gases
7 topics- Respiratory Organs in Different Animals
- Human Respiratory System
- Mechanism of Breathing (Inspiration and Expiration)
- Exchange and Transport of Gases
- Regulation of Respiration
- Respiratory Volumes and Capacities
- Disorders: Asthma, Emphysema, Occupational Respiratory Disorders
05
Body Fluids and Circulation
10 topics- Composition of Blood
- Blood Groups (ABO and Rh System)
- Coagulation of Blood
- Composition and Function of Lymph
- Human Heart: Structure
- Cardiac Cycle
- Cardiac Output and ECG
- Double Circulation
- Regulation of Cardiac Activity
- Disorders: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Heart Failure
06
Excretory Products and their Elimination
9 topics- Modes of Excretion (Ammonotelism, Ureotelism, Uricotelism)
- Human Excretory System: Structure
- Nephron Structure and Function
- Urine Formation: Filtration, Reabsorption, Secretion
- Osmoregulation
- Regulation of Kidney Function (Renin-Angiotensin, ADH)
- Role of Other Organs in Excretion
- Disorders: Uraemia, Renal Failure, Renal Calculi
- Dialysis and Artificial Kidney
07
Locomotion and Movement
6 topics- Types of Movement (Ciliary, Flagellar, Muscular)
- Skeletal Muscle Structure
- Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory)
- Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular
- Joints and their Types
- Disorders: Myasthenia Gravis, Tetany, Muscular Dystrophy, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout
08
Neural Control and Coordination
8 topics- Neuron Structure and Types
- Generation of Nerve Impulse (Resting and Action Potential)
- Conduction of Nerve Impulse
- Synaptic Transmission
- Central Nervous System (Brain and Spinal Cord)
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Visceral Nervous System
- Reflex Action
09
Chemical Coordination and Integration
9 topics- Endocrine Glands and Hormones (Overview)
- Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
- Pineal Gland
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
- Adrenal Gland
- Pancreas as an Endocrine Gland
- Gonads (Testis and Ovary)
- Mechanism of Hormone Action
- Endocrine Disorders (Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Cretinism, Goitre, Diabetes, Addison's Disease)
10
Human Reproduction
13 topics- Male Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System
- Microscopic Anatomy of Testis
- Microscopic Anatomy of Ovary
- Spermatogenesis
- Oogenesis
- Menstrual Cycle
- Fertilisation
- Embryonic Development up to Blastocyst
- Implantation
- Pregnancy and Placenta Formation
- Parturition
- Lactation
11
Reproductive Health
7 topics- Need for Reproductive Health
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Prevention)
- Birth Control Methods
- Contraception (Natural, Barrier, Hormonal, IUDs)
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
- Amniocentesis
- Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT)
12
Evolution
12 topics- Origin of Life
- Evidence for Evolution: Paleontological
- Evidence for Evolution: Comparative Anatomy and Embryology
- Evidence for Evolution: Molecular
- Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection
- Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution
- Mutation and Recombination
- Types of Natural Selection
- Gene Flow and Genetic Drift
- Hardy-Weinberg Principle
- Adaptive Radiation
- Human Evolution
13
Human Health and Disease
9 topics- Concept of Health and Disease
- Diseases: Malaria, Filariasis, Ascariasis, Typhoid
- Diseases: Pneumonia, Common Cold, Amoebiasis, Ringworm
- Vector-Borne Diseases: Dengue, Chikungunya
- Basic Concepts of Immunology
- Vaccines and Immunization
- Cancer: Causes and Detection
- HIV and AIDS
- Adolescence and Drug/Alcohol Abuse
14
Microbes in Human Welfare
6 topics- Microbes in Household Food Processing
- Microbes in Industrial Production (Fermentation)
- Microbes in Sewage Treatment
- Microbes in Energy Generation (Biogas)
- Microbes as Biocontrol Agents
- Microbes as Biofertilizers
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