Head and neck: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Head and neck

Sample item

Which salivary gland is traversed by facial nerve branches?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Parotid gland

Facial nerve branches pass through the parotid gland, making facial-nerve preservation important during parotid surgery even though the nerve does not supply secretion.

Option by option

  • A. Lacrimal gland

    Lacrimal gland produces tears in the orbit.

  • B. Parotid gland (correct)

    Correct: facial nerve branches traverse the parotid gland.

  • C. Sublingual gland

    Sublingual gland lies in the floor of mouth.

  • D. Thyroid gland

    Thyroid gland lies in the anterior neck.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Parotid gland. Facial nerve branches pass through the parotid gland, making facial-nerve preservation important during parotid surgery even though the nerve does not supply secretion.

Why is "Lacrimal gland" not the answer?

Lacrimal gland produces tears in the orbit.

Why is "Sublingual gland" not the answer?

Sublingual gland lies in the floor of mouth.

Why is "Thyroid gland" not the answer?

Thyroid gland lies in the anterior neck.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Head and neck in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: facial nerve branches traverse the parotid gland.

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 Head and neck?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT 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.