Endocrine physiology: 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 physiology

Sample item

Which gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Anterior pituitary

The relevant Endocrine physiology principle makes Anterior pituitary the best answer because it directly explains the structure or physiological response in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Parathyroid gland

    Parathyroid gland is not supported by the key clue provided in this item.

  • B. Adrenal cortex

    Adrenal cortex is associated with a different anatomical or physiological role.

  • C. Anterior pituitary (correct)

    Correct. Anterior pituitary directly follows from the core endocrine physiology relationship.

  • D. Thyroid gland

    Thyroid gland does not correspond to the structure or response being tested.

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What is the answer to this Physiology question?

The best answer is C, Anterior pituitary. The relevant Endocrine physiology principle makes Anterior pituitary the best answer because it directly explains the structure or physiological response in the stem.

Why is "Parathyroid gland" not the answer?

Parathyroid gland is not supported by the key clue provided in this item.

Why is "Adrenal cortex" not the answer?

Adrenal cortex is associated with a different anatomical or physiological role.

Why is "Thyroid gland" not the answer?

Thyroid gland does not correspond to the structure or response being tested.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine physiology in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Anterior pituitary directly follows from the core endocrine physiology relationship.

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 physiology?

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.