Parotid: practice question

A Anatomy question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Anatomy · Parotid

Sample item

Which nerve traverses parotid gland?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Facial nerve

This item reviews Parotid; Facial nerve is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Facial nerve (correct)

    Correct. Facial nerve matches the defining feature.

  • B. Femoral nerve

    Femoral nerve is not supported by the key finding.

  • C. Phrenic nerve

    Phrenic nerve does not match the stated relationship.

  • D. Median nerve

    Median nerve is plausible but is not the best answer.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Anatomy question?

The best answer is A, Facial nerve. This item reviews Parotid; Facial nerve is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Why is "Femoral nerve" not the answer?

Femoral nerve is not supported by the key finding.

Why is "Phrenic nerve" not the answer?

Phrenic nerve does not match the stated relationship.

Why is "Median nerve" not the answer?

Median nerve is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Parotid in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct. Facial nerve matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Parotid?

Learn every nerve by its route, its muscles and what a lesion looks like at the bedside. That one habit answers a large share of questions. Then use the flashcards and the other Anatomy questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.