Endocrine: 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

Sample item

Which gland releases insulin?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Pancreatic beta cells

This item reviews Endocrine; Pancreatic beta cells is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Option by option

  • A. Parathyroid

    Parathyroid is not supported by the key finding.

  • B. Pancreatic beta cells (correct)

    Correct. Pancreatic beta cells matches the defining feature.

  • C. Adrenal cortex

    Adrenal cortex does not match the stated relationship.

  • D. Thyroid follicle

    Thyroid follicle is plausible but is not the best answer.

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What is the answer to this Physiology question?

The best answer is B, Pancreatic beta cells. This item reviews Endocrine; Pancreatic beta cells is the best answer because it directly fits the anatomical or physiological relationship described.

Why is "Parathyroid" not the answer?

Parathyroid is not supported by the key finding.

Why is "Adrenal cortex" not the answer?

Adrenal cortex does not match the stated relationship.

Why is "Thyroid follicle" not the answer?

Thyroid follicle is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Pancreatic beta cells 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 Endocrine?

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.