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

What is cortisol's major role during stress?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Support metabolic stress response

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

Option by option

  • A. Lower all blood pressure

    Lower all blood pressure is not consistent with the key finding in the stem.

  • B. Produce milk

    Produce milk is associated with a different endocrine physiology relationship.

  • C. Cause ovulation

    Cause ovulation does not fulfill the structural or functional role requested.

  • D. Support metabolic stress response (correct)

    Correct. Support metabolic stress response is directly supported by the central clue.

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What is the answer to this Physiology question?

The best answer is D, Support metabolic stress response. The core Endocrine physiology relationship supports Support metabolic stress response; it is the response that directly accounts for the structural location or physiological change described.

Why is "Lower all blood pressure" not the answer?

Lower all blood pressure is not consistent with the key finding in the stem.

Why is "Produce milk" not the answer?

Produce milk is associated with a different endocrine physiology relationship.

Why is "Cause ovulation" not the answer?

Cause ovulation does not fulfill the structural or functional role requested.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine physiology in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Support metabolic stress response 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.