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 hormone increases serum calcium by promoting bone resorption and renal conservation?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Parathyroid hormone

The core Endocrine physiology relationship supports Parathyroid hormone; it is the response that directly accounts for the structural location or physiological change described.

Option by option

  • A. Parathyroid hormone (correct)

    Correct. Parathyroid hormone is directly supported by the central clue.

  • B. Insulin

    Insulin does not fulfill the structural or functional role requested.

  • C. Aldosterone

    Aldosterone is not consistent with the key finding in the stem.

  • D. Calcitonin

    Calcitonin is associated with a different endocrine physiology relationship.

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What is the answer to this Physiology question?

The best answer is A, Parathyroid hormone. The core Endocrine physiology relationship supports Parathyroid hormone; it is the response that directly accounts for the structural location or physiological change described.

Why is "Insulin" not the answer?

Insulin does not fulfill the structural or functional role requested.

Why is "Aldosterone" not the answer?

Aldosterone is not consistent with the key finding in the stem.

Why is "Calcitonin" not the answer?

Calcitonin is associated with a different endocrine physiology relationship.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine physiology in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Parathyroid hormone is directly supported by the central clue.

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.