Muscle physiology: 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 · Muscle physiology

Sample item

What is the functional contractile unit of skeletal muscle?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Sarcomere

The core Muscle physiology relationship supports Sarcomere; it is the response that directly accounts for the structural location or physiological change described.

Option by option

  • A. Neuron

    Neuron is associated with a different muscle physiology relationship.

  • B. Sarcomere (correct)

    Correct. Sarcomere is directly supported by the central clue.

  • C. Glomerulus

    Glomerulus is not consistent with the key finding in the stem.

  • D. Alveolus

    Alveolus does not fulfill the structural or functional role requested.

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What is the answer to this Physiology question?

The best answer is B, Sarcomere. The core Muscle physiology relationship supports Sarcomere; it is the response that directly accounts for the structural location or physiological change described.

Why is "Neuron" not the answer?

Neuron is associated with a different muscle physiology relationship.

Why is "Glomerulus" not the answer?

Glomerulus is not consistent with the key finding in the stem.

Why is "Alveolus" not the answer?

Alveolus does not fulfill the structural or functional role requested.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Muscle physiology in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Sarcomere is directly supported by the central clue.

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 Muscle physiology?

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.