Larynx: 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 · Larynx

Sample item

In singers, vocal nodules typically occur at:

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The answer and the reasoning

B. The junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the vocal cord

That junction is the point of maximal vibration and so maximal mechanical stress. Nodules are bilateral and symmetrical, and respond to voice rest and speech therapy.

Option by option

  • A. The posterior commissure

    The posterior commissure is typical for contact ulcers and granulomas.

  • B. The junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the vocal cord (correct)

    Correct.

  • C. The anterior commissure

    Tumours such as papillomas are more often seen at the anterior commissure.

  • D. The vocal process of the arytenoid

    The vocal process is the site of contact ulcers.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, The junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the vocal cord. That junction is the point of maximal vibration and so maximal mechanical stress.

Why is "The posterior commissure" not the answer?

The posterior commissure is typical for contact ulcers and granulomas.

Why is "The anterior commissure" not the answer?

Tumours such as papillomas are more often seen at the anterior commissure.

Why is "The vocal process of the arytenoid" not the answer?

The vocal process is the site of contact ulcers.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx in ENT. Nodules are bilateral and symmetrical, and respond to voice rest and speech therapy.

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 Larynx?

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.