Rhinology: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Rhinology

Sample item

What vascular network is a common source of anterior nosebleed?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Kiesselbach plexus

Kiesselbach plexus on the anterior nasal septum contains converging vessels and is the most frequent source of anterior epistaxis.

Option by option

  • A. Pterygoid plexus

    Pterygoid plexus is a deeper facial venous network.

  • B. Kiesselbach plexus (correct)

    Correct: Kiesselbach plexus is the common anterior septal bleeding site.

  • C. Circle of Willis

    Circle of Willis is an arterial circle at brain base.

  • D. Cavernous sinus

    Cavernous sinus is a venous sinus beside the sella.

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 ENT question?

The best answer is B, Kiesselbach plexus. Kiesselbach plexus on the anterior nasal septum contains converging vessels and is the most frequent source of anterior epistaxis.

Why is "Pterygoid plexus" not the answer?

Pterygoid plexus is a deeper facial venous network.

Why is "Circle of Willis" not the answer?

Circle of Willis is an arterial circle at brain base.

Why is "Cavernous sinus" not the answer?

Cavernous sinus is a venous sinus beside the sella.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rhinology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: Kiesselbach plexus is the common anterior septal bleeding site.

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 Rhinology?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT 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.