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 gland releases cortisol?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Adrenal cortex

This item reviews Endocrine; Adrenal cortex is the best answer because it directly matches the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Adrenal cortex (correct)

    Correct. Adrenal cortex fits the defining feature.

  • B. Pituitary posterior

    Pituitary posterior is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Thyroid

    Thyroid does not fit the stated relationship.

  • D. Parathyroid

    Parathyroid is unsupported 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, Adrenal cortex. This item reviews Endocrine; Adrenal cortex is the best answer because it directly matches the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Why is "Pituitary posterior" not the answer?

Pituitary posterior is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Thyroid" not the answer?

Thyroid does not fit the stated relationship.

Why is "Parathyroid" not the answer?

Parathyroid is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Adrenal cortex 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 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.