Endocrine: practice question

A Physiology 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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Physiology · Endocrine

Sample item

Which hormone lowers serum calcium?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Calcitonin

This item reviews Endocrine; Calcitonin is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Calcitonin (correct)

    Correct. Calcitonin matches the defining feature.

  • B. Calcitriol

    Calcitriol is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. PTH

    PTH does not match the stated relationship.

  • D. Aldosterone

    Aldosterone is not supported by the key finding.

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 Physiology question?

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

Why is "Calcitriol" not the answer?

Calcitriol is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "PTH" not the answer?

PTH does not match the stated relationship.

Why is "Aldosterone" not the answer?

Aldosterone is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Calcitonin 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 Endocrine?

For each system, sketch the key graph (pressure–volume loop, oxygen dissociation curve, nephron handling) and explain it aloud. Then use the flashcards and the other Physiology 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.