Ocular motility: 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 · Ocular motility

Sample item

Failure to depress adducted eye indicates palsy of what nerve?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Trochlear

This item reviews Ocular motility; Trochlear is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Facial

    Facial is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Abducens

    Abducens does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • C. Trochlear (correct)

    Correct. Trochlear matches the defining feature.

  • D. Optic

    Optic 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 C, Trochlear. This item reviews Ocular motility; Trochlear is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Facial" not the answer?

Facial is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Abducens" not the answer?

Abducens does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Optic" not the answer?

Optic is unsupported by the key findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular motility in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Trochlear 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 Ocular motility?

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.