Ocular anatomy: 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 anatomy

Sample item

What gel-like material fills the posterior cavity of the eye?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Vitreous humor

Vitreous humor is a clear gel that fills the large posterior segment between the lens and retina, helping maintain globe shape.

Option by option

  • A. Vitreous humor (correct)

    Correct: vitreous humor fills the posterior segment.

  • B. Tears

    Tears coat the external ocular surface rather than the posterior cavity.

  • C. Aqueous humor

    Aqueous humor fills the anterior and posterior chambers in front of the lens.

  • D. Lymph

    Lymph is not the gel filling the eyeball.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Vitreous humor. Vitreous humor is a clear gel that fills the large posterior segment between the lens and retina, helping maintain globe shape.

Why is "Tears" not the answer?

Tears coat the external ocular surface rather than the posterior cavity.

Why is "Aqueous humor" not the answer?

Aqueous humor fills the anterior and posterior chambers in front of the lens.

Why is "Lymph" not the answer?

Lymph is not the gel filling the eyeball.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular anatomy in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: vitreous humor fills the posterior segment.

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 anatomy?

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.