Motility: practice question

A Ophthalmology 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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Ophthalmology · Motility

Sample item

Failure to abduct eye indicates palsy of what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Abducens nerve

This item reviews Motility; Abducens nerve is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Trochlear nerve

    Trochlear nerve does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. Facial nerve

    Facial nerve is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Abducens nerve (correct)

    Correct. Abducens nerve fits the defining clinical feature.

  • D. Optic nerve

    Optic nerve 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 Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Abducens nerve. This item reviews Motility; Abducens nerve is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Trochlear nerve" not the answer?

Trochlear nerve does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Facial nerve" not the answer?

Facial nerve is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Optic nerve" not the answer?

Optic nerve is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Motility in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Abducens nerve fits the defining clinical 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 Motility?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology 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.