Ocular anatomy: 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 · Ocular anatomy

Sample item

What structure drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Trabecular meshwork

Aqueous humor drains through the trabecular meshwork near the iridocorneal angle into Schlemm canal, influencing intraocular pressure.

Option by option

  • A. Optic disc

    Optic disc is where the optic nerve exits the eye.

  • B. Macula

    Macula provides high-acuity central vision.

  • C. Lens capsule

    Lens capsule surrounds the crystalline lens and does not drain aqueous.

  • D. Trabecular meshwork (correct)

    Correct: trabecular meshwork is the main conventional outflow route.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Trabecular meshwork. Aqueous humor drains through the trabecular meshwork near the iridocorneal angle into Schlemm canal, influencing intraocular pressure.

Why is "Optic disc" not the answer?

Optic disc is where the optic nerve exits the eye.

Why is "Macula" not the answer?

Macula provides high-acuity central vision.

Why is "Lens capsule" not the answer?

Lens capsule surrounds the crystalline lens and does not drain aqueous.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular anatomy in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: trabecular meshwork is the main conventional outflow route.

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 Ocular anatomy?

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.