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: Acute phase reactant elevated in inflammation
A) C-reactive protein
B) Albumin
C) Fibrinogen
D) Hemoglobin
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: C-reactive protein increases in response to cytokines and is a marker of systemic inflammation.
Q: Acellular, amorphous, eosinophilic material seen in amyloidosis
A) Keratin
B) Collagen
C) Elastin
D) Amyloid
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Amyloid appears as pink, amorphous deposits in tissues with H&E staining.
Q: Hypertrophy and hyperplasia coexist in
A) Brain
B) Uterus during pregnancy
C) Skeletal muscle
D) Cardiac muscle
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The uterus undergoes both hypertrophy and hyperplasia during pregnancy.
Q: Hallmark feature of irreversible cell injury
A) Fatty change
B) Loss of ATP
C) Plasma membrane rupture
D) Cell swelling
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Rupture of the plasma membrane indicates irreversible cell injury and cell death.
Q: Melanin is produced by
A) Langerhans cells
B) Melanocytes
C) Keratinocytes
D) Fibroblasts
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis produce melanin, contributing to skin pigmentation.