Adrenal Glands
- Previous year questions on Adrenal Glands for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Surgery section of the exam.
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- 1 live question in Adrenal Glands.
- Surgery is worth about 25 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 20 Aug 2026.
Q1.During bilateral adrenalectomy, intra-operative dose of hydrocortisone should be given after
- AOpening the abdomen
- BLigation of left adrenal vein
- CLigation of right adrenal vein
- DExcision of both adrenal glands✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: D. Excision of both adrenal glands.
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