Neuroanatomy: practice question

A Anatomy 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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Anatomy · Neuroanatomy

Sample item

Which lobe initiates voluntary motor activity?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Frontal lobe

The primary motor cortex lies in the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe, with adjacent frontal regions supporting planning and execution of movement.

Option by option

  • A. Insular lobe

    Insula has visceral, taste, and integrative functions.

  • B. Frontal lobe (correct)

    Correct: frontal lobe contains the primary motor cortex.

  • C. Occipital lobe

    Occipital lobe is primarily visual cortex.

  • D. Temporal lobe

    Temporal lobe is important for hearing and memory.

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 Anatomy question?

The best answer is B, Frontal lobe. The primary motor cortex lies in the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe, with adjacent frontal regions supporting planning and execution of movement.

Why is "Insular lobe" not the answer?

Insula has visceral, taste, and integrative functions.

Why is "Occipital lobe" not the answer?

Occipital lobe is primarily visual cortex.

Why is "Temporal lobe" not the answer?

Temporal lobe is important for hearing and memory.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neuroanatomy in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct: frontal lobe contains the primary motor cortex.

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 Neuroanatomy?

Learn every nerve by its route, its muscles and what a lesion looks like at the bedside. That one habit answers a large share of questions. Then use the flashcards and the other Anatomy 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.