Pathology MCQs
Pathology MCQs assess knowledge of disease mechanisms, histopathology, and systemic conditions. Covering organs like liver, lungs, heart, and kidneys, they help MDCAT, USMLE, NTS, and FCPS aspirants strengthen concepts and clinical understanding.
Q: Ischemia leads to cell injury by reducing
A) Protein production
B) Oxygen supply
C) Hormonal response
D) DNA content
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Reduced blood flow causes oxygen deprivation, impairing cellular metabolism.
Q: Liquefactive necrosis commonly occurs in
A) Brain tissue
B) Muscle fibers
C) Skin layers
D) Cartilage
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Brain infarctions result in liquefactive necrosis due to high enzymatic activity.
Q: Inflammatory exudate contains
A) Platelet clusters
B) Erythrocytes
C) Only plasma
D) Proteins and leukocytes
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Exudate is rich in protein and white blood cells, distinguishing it from transudate.
Q: The most abundant cell in acute inflammation is
A) Basophil
B) Neutrophil
C) Macrophage
D) Eosinophil
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Neutrophils are the first responders to sites of acute injury or infection.
Q: Chemotaxis allows immune cells to
A) Destroy antigens
B) Divide rapidly
C) Change identity
D) Move toward injury
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Chemotaxis directs leukocyte migration along chemical gradients toward inflammation.