NEET-PG 2024 - Anatomy PYQs Practice Questions

Q: At what age does maximum brain growth occur?

6 months. ***6 months*** - **Brain growth** is most rapid during the early postnatal period, with the brain reaching almost **50% of its adult size by 6 months of age**. - This period involves rapid **synaptogenesis** and myelination, crucial for early cognitive and motor development. *1 year* - While significant **brain growth** continues, the peak rate of increase in brain volume has typically passed by 1 year. - At this age, the brain has reached approximately **75% of its adult size**. *2 years* - By 2 years, the brain is about **80% of its adult size**, indicating ongoing but slower growth compared to the first year. - This period is more characterized by refinement of neural circuits rather than rapid volumetric expansion. *3 years* - At 3 years, the brain has attained around **90% of its adult size**, though important developmental changes continue. - The rate of **neural development** at this stage largely focuses on strengthening existing connections and pruning less used ones. *5 years* - By 5 years, the brain has reached approximately **90-95% of its adult size**, with growth significantly slower than in earlier years. - Development at this age focuses primarily on **synaptic pruning** and refinement of neural networks rather than volumetric growth. [Practice more Anatomy PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: The Image shows the growth curve of different organs with age. Identify A in the graph

Brain Growth. ***Brain Growth*** - This graph shows a rapid increase in size during early childhood, reaching near-adult proportions by age 5-6, which is characteristic of **brain development**. - The brain undergoes significant myelinization and neuronal growth in the first few years of life, reflected in this steep curve. *Somatic Growth* - **Somatic growth** (body as a whole) generally follows a more gradual S-shaped curve, with two major growth spurts: one in infancy and another during puberty. - It does not plateau as early as curve A, but continues to increase significantly through adolescence. *Lymphoid Growth* - **Lymphoid tissues** (e.g., thymus, lymph nodes) show a unique growth pattern, peaking in size around 10-12 years of age and then involuting or decreasing in size during adolescence. - This pattern is distinctly different from curve A, which continuously increases and plateaus. *Gonadal Growth* - **Gonadal growth** (reproductive organs) typically shows minimal growth during childhood, with a pronounced and rapid increase in size starting at puberty (around 10-14 years of age). - This growth pattern is a later and more delayed surge compared to what is depicted in curve A. *Reproductive Growth* - **Reproductive growth** follows essentially the same pattern as gonadal growth, with minimal development during childhood and rapid acceleration during puberty. - Like gonadal tissues, reproductive organs show their major growth spurt much later than the early plateau seen in curve A. [Practice more Anatomy PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Identify the uterus shown in the image?

Bicornuate. ***Bicornuate*** - The image displays a uterus with two distinct uterine horns that are partially fused at the fundus, creating a **heart-shaped external indentation**. - This morphology is characteristic of a **bicornuate uterus**, which results from incomplete fusion of the paramesonephric (Müllerian) ducts. *Didelphys* - A **uterus didelphys** would show two completely separate uteri, each with its own cervix and often a separate vagina. - The image clearly shows a single cervix and a single vaginal canal, with only the upper uterine body being divided. *Arcuate* - An **arcuate uterus** has a small, concave indentation at the fundus, but the overall shape is typically that of a normal uterus with a mild deformity. - The image shows a much more significant division of the uterine cavity than seen in an arcuate uterus. *Septate* - A **septate uterus** has a normal external contour but contains an internal septum that divides the uterine cavity into two parts. - The image demonstrates both internal and external division with a heart-shaped fundal indentation, which distinguishes bicornuate from septate uterus. *Unicornuate* - A **unicornuate uterus** results from failure of one Müllerian duct to develop, creating a single elongated uterine horn. - The image shows two uterine horns, not a single horn, ruling out this diagnosis. [Practice more Anatomy PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Linear growth of bone is disturbed when a fracture occurs in which part?

Epiphyseal plate. ***Epiphyseal plate*** - The **epiphyseal plate**, also known as the **growth plate**, is a cartilaginous disc responsible for the **longitudinal growth** of long bones. - A fracture in this region can damage the **chondrocytes** and disrupt the normal process of endochondral ossification, leading to **growth arrest** or limb length discrepancy. *Epiphysis* - The **epiphysis** is the end part of a long bone, often covered by **articular cartilage**, forming a joint. - While an epiphyseal fracture can affect joint function, it typically does not directly disturb the **linear growth** of the bone unless it extends into the growth plate. *Diaphysis* - The **diaphysis** is the main or midsection of a long bone, composed primarily of **compact bone**. - Fractures in the diaphysis generally heal through **callus formation** and remodeling, usually without significantly impacting the overall **linear growth** of the bone. *Metaphysis* - The **metaphysis** is the wider portion of a long bone, adjacent to the growth plate and diaphysis. - Though highly vascular, fractures to the metaphysis usually heal well and do not directly control **linear bone growth** like the epiphyseal plate. *Periosteum* - The **periosteum** is the fibrous membrane covering the outer surface of bones, important for **appositional growth** (bone widening) and fracture healing. - While it contains osteogenic cells that contribute to bone repair and thickness, it does not control **longitudinal bone growth**, which is the function of the epiphyseal plate. [Practice more Anatomy PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

At what age does maximum brain growth occur?

Accepted Answer

6 months

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1 year

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2 years

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3 years

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5 years

Question 2

The Image shows the growth curve of different organs with age. Identify A in the graph

Accepted Answer

Brain Growth

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Somatic Growth

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Lymphoid Growth

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Gonadal Growth

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Reproductive Growth

Question 3

Identify the uterus shown in the image?

Accepted Answer

Bicornuate

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Didelphys

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Arcuate

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Septate

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Unicornuate

Question 4

Linear growth of bone is disturbed when a fracture occurs in which part?

Accepted Answer

Epiphyseal plate

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Epiphysis

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Diaphysis

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Metaphysis

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Periosteum

Question 5

The "O sign" formed by the thumb and index finger is affected. Which muscle is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Flexor pollicis longus

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Opponens pollicis

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Flexor pollicis brevis

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Abductor pollicis brevis

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Flexor digitorum profundus (index finger)

Question 6

An absent gag reflex can result from injury to which of the following nerves?

Accepted Answer

Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal) and Cranial Nerve X (Vagus)

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Cranial Nerve VII (Facial) and Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)

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Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal) and Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)

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Cranial Nerve X (Vagus) and Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)

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Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal) and Cranial Nerve X (Vagus)

Question 7

Identify the arrow marked nerve
![img-2.jpeg](img-2.jpeg)

Accepted Answer

Medial pectoral nerve

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Long thoracic nerve

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Thoracodorsal nerve

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Lateral pectoral nerve

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Suprascapular nerve

Question 8

Identify the labeling correctly
![img-3.jpeg](img-3.jpeg)

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A - Ascending aorta, B - Pulmonary trunk, C - Superior vena cava, D - Descending aorta

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A - Ascending aorta, B - Superior vena cava, C - Pulmonary trunk, D - Descending aorta

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A - Superior vena cava, B - Pulmonary trunk, C - Ascending aorta, D - Descending aorta

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A - Pulmonary trunk, B - Ascending aorta, C - Superior vena cava, D - Descending aorta

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A - Ascending aorta, B - Pulmonary trunk, C - Descending aorta, D - Superior vena cava

Question 9

The covering of an omphalocele is derived from which of the following layers?

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Amnion

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Chorion

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Mesoderm

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Endoderm

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Ectoderm

Question 10

A patient presents with pain in the back of the thigh and leg after lifting heavy weights. Which spinal segment is most likely involved?

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S1

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L4

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L5

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S2

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L3

NEET-PG 2024 — Anatomy