Visual pathways: 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 · Visual pathways

Sample item

Bitemporal hemianopia localizes to what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Optic chiasm

This item reviews Visual pathways; Optic chiasm is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Optic nerve

    Optic nerve does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • B. Optic chiasm (correct)

    Correct. Optic chiasm matches the defining feature.

  • C. Occipital cortex only

    Occipital cortex only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Facial nerve

    Facial nerve is unsupported by the key findings.

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 Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Optic chiasm. This item reviews Visual pathways; Optic chiasm is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Optic nerve" not the answer?

Optic nerve does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Occipital cortex only" not the answer?

Occipital cortex only is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Facial nerve" not the answer?

Facial nerve is unsupported by the key findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Visual pathways in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Optic chiasm 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 Visual pathways?

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.