Abdomen: 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 · Abdomen

Sample item

Which organ lies in left upper quadrant?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Spleen

This item reviews Abdomen; Spleen is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Appendix

    Appendix does not match the stated relationship.

  • B. Cecum

    Cecum is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. Bladder

    Bladder is not supported by the key finding.

  • D. Spleen (correct)

    Correct. Spleen matches the defining feature.

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 D, Spleen. This item reviews Abdomen; Spleen is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Why is "Appendix" not the answer?

Appendix does not match the stated relationship.

Why is "Cecum" not the answer?

Cecum is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Bladder" not the answer?

Bladder is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Abdomen in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct. Spleen matches the defining feature.

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 Abdomen?

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.