Labor: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Labor

Sample item

What hormone is chiefly responsible for uterine contractions in labor?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Oxytocin

The core Labor principle supports Oxytocin; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Option by option

  • A. Oxytocin (correct)

    Correct. Oxytocin directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

  • B. Insulin

    Insulin may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

  • C. Prolactin

    Prolactin does not align with the expected labor finding or action.

  • D. Thyroxine

    Thyroxine is not supported by the condition or priority described.

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 OBG question?

The best answer is A, Oxytocin. The core Labor principle supports Oxytocin; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Why is "Insulin" not the answer?

Insulin may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

Why is "Prolactin" not the answer?

Prolactin does not align with the expected labor finding or action.

Why is "Thyroxine" not the answer?

Thyroxine is not supported by the condition or priority described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labor in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Oxytocin directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

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 Labor?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.