Respiration: 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 · Respiration

Sample item

What shifts O2 curve right?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Increased CO2

This item reviews Respiration; Increased CO2 is the best answer because it directly matches the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Increased CO2 (correct)

    Correct. Increased CO2 fits the defining feature.

  • B. Low 2,3-BPG

    Low 2,3-BPG is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Decreased temperature

    Decreased temperature does not fit the stated relationship.

  • D. Alkalosis

    Alkalosis is plausible but 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 Physiology question?

The best answer is A, Increased CO2. This item reviews Respiration; Increased CO2 is the best answer because it directly matches the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Why is "Low 2,3-BPG" not the answer?

Low 2,3-BPG is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Decreased temperature" not the answer?

Decreased temperature does not fit the stated relationship.

Why is "Alkalosis" not the answer?

Alkalosis is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Respiration in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Increased CO2 fits 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 Respiration?

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.