Development of the Gut, Liver, Pancreas and Spleen
- Previous year questions on Development of the Gut, Liver, Pancreas and Spleen for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 15 live questions in Development of the Gut, Liver, Pancreas and Spleen.
- 1 of 15 questions carries a verified exam year: 2019.
- Anatomy is worth about 17 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 3 Sept 2026.
Q1.Persistence of omphalomesenteric duct is
- AGastroschisis
- BOmphalocele
- CMeckel's diverticulum✓ Correct answer
- DEctopia vesicae
Q2.What is the basis for the formation of Omphalocele?
- AExcessive length of the intestine
- BPhysiological hernia failing to go back✓ Correct answer
- CHerniation of liver
- DHerniation of umbilicus
Q3.Ventral pancreatic duct contributes in the development of which part of pancreas -
- ABody
- BTail
- CNeck
- DUncinate process✓ Correct answer
Q4.Meckel's diveiculum is considered as true diveicula. It arises from:
- AThe foregut
- BCaecum
- CColon
- DIleum✓ Correct answer
Q5.Ventral mesogastrium derivatives include all EXCEPT:
- AFalciform ligament
- BCoronary ligament
- CLesser omentum
- DGastrosplenic ligament✓ Correct answer
Q6.TRUE about anal membrane:
- APerforates at 6 weeks
- BDevelops from anterior pa of cloacal membrane
- CLies at proximal pa of proctodaeum✓ Correct answer
- DCovers urogenital sinus
Q7.False about gastrointestinal development is -
- ALower respiratory system develops from foregut
- BStomach rotates 90° clock wise & its posterior wall grows faster.
- CDuodenum rotates to right & is retroperitoneal
- DDorsal bud form uncinate process✓ Correct answer
Q8.Physiological umbilical hernia reduces because:-
- ARegression of mesonephric kidney
- BReduced growth of liver
- CExpansion of abdominal cavity
- DAll of above✓ Correct answer
Q9.Gastrosplenic ligament is derived from?
- ASplenic artery
- BSplenic vein
- CDorsal mesogastrium✓ Correct answer
- DVentral mesogastrium
Q10.Ventral pancreatic duct give rise to ?
- ABody
- BTail
- CNeck
- DUncinate process✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: C. Meckel's diverticulum; Q2: B. Physiological hernia failing to go back; Q3: D. Uncinate process; Q4: D. Ileum; Q5: D. Gastrosplenic ligament; Q6: C. Lies at proximal pa of proctodaeum; Q7: D. Dorsal bud form uncinate process; Q8: D. All of above; Q9: C. Dorsal mesogastrium; Q10: D. Uncinate process.
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