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: Coagulative necrosis retains
A) Organelle function
B) Cell outline
C) Nucleus
D) DNA
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Cell outlines are preserved in coagulative necrosis, despite loss of nuclear detail.
Q: Histamine released during inflammation causes
A) Vasodilation and increased permeability
B) Vasoconstriction
C) Fever
D) Blood clotting
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Histamine induces vasodilation and increases vascular permeability during early inflammation.
Q: Liquefactive necrosis is common in
A) Lung
B) Heart
C) Brain
D) Kidney
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Brain tissue undergoes liquefactive necrosis due to its high lipid content and enzyme activity.
Q: Hallmark of chronic inflammation
A) Short duration
B) Absence of immune cells
C) Neutrophil infiltration
D) Fibrosis
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Chronic inflammation leads to tissue destruction and fibrosis due to prolonged immune activity.
Q: Serous inflammation is marked by
A) Pus formation
B) Watery fluid with low protein
C) Fibrin exudate
D) Blood accumulation
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Serous inflammation produces a clear, protein-poor fluid, such as in blisters.