Autonomics: 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 · Autonomics

Sample item

Sympathetic preganglionic neurons arise from which region?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Thoracolumbar spinal cord

This item reviews Autonomics; Thoracolumbar spinal cord is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Sacral spinal cord only

    Sacral spinal cord only does not match the stated relationship.

  • B. Cranial nerves only

    Cranial nerves only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. Cervical ganglia only

    Cervical ganglia only is not supported by the key finding.

  • D. Thoracolumbar spinal cord (correct)

    Correct. Thoracolumbar spinal cord matches the defining feature.

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 D, Thoracolumbar spinal cord. This item reviews Autonomics; Thoracolumbar spinal cord is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Why is "Sacral spinal cord only" not the answer?

Sacral spinal cord only does not match the stated relationship.

Why is "Cranial nerves only" not the answer?

Cranial nerves only is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Cervical ganglia only" not the answer?

Cervical ganglia only is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Autonomics in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct. Thoracolumbar spinal cord 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 Autonomics?

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.