Pathology MCQs
Pathology MCQs are designed to test a student's understanding of disease mechanisms, histopathology, and clinical correlations. Questions range from general pathology to systemic diseases affecting organs like the liver, lungs, heart, and kidneys. Ideal for MDCAT, NTS, USMLE, and FCPS aspirants, these quizzes help reinforce critical concepts and bridge the gap between theory and clinical application.
Q: The hallmark of reversible cell injury is
A) Cellular swelling
B) Nuclear fragmentation
C) Fibrosis
D) Membrane rupture
Q: Inflammation is the body’s response to
A) Cell growth
B) Hormonal change
C) Oxygen saturation
D) Tissue injury
Q: Chronic inflammation often includes
A) Neutrophils
B) Macrophages
C) Basophils
D) Erythrocytes
Q: Caseous necrosis resembles
A) Glassy material
B) Liquid structure
C) Gel-like mass
D) Cheese-like appearance
Q: Fatty change in liver is commonly due to
A) Alcohol abuse
B) Vitamin D
C) Protein intake
D) Sugar deficiency
Q: Hyperplasia involves
A) Cell mutation
B) Increased cell number
C) Necrotic expansion
D) Decreased cell size
Q: Metaplasia represents
A) Genetic mutation
B) Change in cell type
C) Protein synthesis
D) Cell rupture
Q: Edema refers to
A) Tissue shrinkage
B) Muscle growth
C) Enzyme loss
D) Fluid accumulation
Q: Apoptosis occurs through
A) External trauma
B) Sudden infection
C) Programmed mechanisms
D) Random rupture
Q: Coagulative necrosis is typically seen in
A) Stroke
B) Appendicitis
C) Leukemia
D) Myocardial infarction