Endocrine: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Endocrine

Sample item

What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism in child?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Poor growth

This item reviews Endocrine; Poor growth is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Poor growth (correct)

    Correct. Poor growth matches the defining feature.

  • B. Heat intolerance

    Heat intolerance does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. Diarrhea

    Diarrhea is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Tremor

    Tremor is plausible but is not the best answer.

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 Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Poor growth. This item reviews Endocrine; Poor growth is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "Heat intolerance" not the answer?

Heat intolerance does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Diarrhea" not the answer?

Diarrhea is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Tremor" not the answer?

Tremor is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endocrine in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Poor growth 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?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.