Development of the Heart, Vessels and Lungs
- Previous year questions on Development of the Heart, Vessels and Lungs for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 14 live questions in Development of the Heart, Vessels and Lungs.
- 1 of 14 questions carries a verified exam year: 2020.
- Anatomy is worth about 17 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Right fourth arch artery gives rise to
- ARight subclavian artery✓ Correct answer
- BCommon carotid artery
- CInternal carotid artery
- DExternal carotid artery
Q2.the reason for the long left recurrent laryngeal Nerve is due to the persistence of which arch artery?
- A3rd Arch
- B5th Arch
- C4th Arch✓ Correct answer
- D2nd Arch
Q3.Left recurrent laryngeal nerve has a longer course because of which arch artery:
- A1st arch
- B2nd arch
- C4th arch
- D6th arch✓ Correct answer
Q4.What vascular anomaly is most associated with severe tracheobronchial anomalies?
- ARight aortic arch, left subclavian
- BDouble aortic arch
- CPulmonary artery sling✓ Correct answer
- DAll of the above
Q5.Fetal heart starts contracting at-
- A10-12 days
- B10-12 weeks
- C3-5 weeks✓ Correct answer
- D3- 5 month
Q6.Which of the following respiratory system components is derived from neural crest?
- AEndothelial cells
- BEpithelium of primary bronchi
- CLaryngeal cartilage✓ Correct answer
- DTracheal glands
Q7.Cardiac septum develops by
- A5-8 weeks✓ Correct answer
- B9-12 weeks
- C12-16 weeks
- D16-18 weeks
Q8.Ligamentum teres is remnant of -
- AUmbilical arteries
- BLeft umbilical vein✓ Correct answer
- CDuctus-venosus
- DDuctus arteriosus
Q9.The trabeculated pa of the right ventricle is derived from which of the following?
- ATruncus aeriosus
- BBulbus cordis
- CPrimitive ventricle✓ Correct answer
- DPrimitive atrium
Q10.Anatomical obliteration of ductus aeriosus occurs at:
- ABih
- B3-4 day
- C10 day
- D30 day✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: A. Right subclavian artery; Q2: C. 4th Arch; Q3: D. 6th arch; Q4: C. Pulmonary artery sling; Q5: C. 3-5 weeks; Q6: C. Laryngeal cartilage; Q7: A. 5-8 weeks; Q8: B. Left umbilical vein; Q9: C. Primitive ventricle; Q10: D. 30 day.
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