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 main function of mast cells in inflammation
A) Secrete antibodies
B) Synthesize collagen
C) Release histamine
D) Phagocytosis
Q: Atypia in cells is most often associated with
A) Pre-malignant or malignant transformation
B) Benign conditions
C) Normal development
D) Nutritional deficiency
Q: Increased ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) suggests
A) Increased red cell count
B) Normal immune activity
C) Acute blood loss
D) Ongoing inflammation
Q: A common feature of malignant neoplasms
A) Encapsulation
B) Uniform nuclei
C) Slow growth
D) Metastasis
Q: Anemia in chronic disease is typically
A) Normocytic and normochromic
B) Macrocytic and megaloblastic
C) Microcytic and hypochromic
D) Hemolytic and regenerative
Q: The dominant cell type in acute inflammation
A) Lymphocyte
B) Plasma cell
C) Neutrophil
D) Eosinophil
Q: Apoptosis differs from necrosis by
A) Random cell swelling
B) Energy-dependent cell death
C) Disrupting tissue structure
D) Inducing inflammation
Q: Caseous necrosis is a hallmark of
A) Viral hepatitis
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Tuberculosis
D) Fatty liver
Q: The appearance of Reed-Sternberg cells suggests
A) Leukemia
B) Hodgkin lymphoma
C) Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
D) Multiple myeloma
Q: A high neutrophil count typically indicates
A) Allergic reaction
B) Viral illness
C) Parasitic infection
D) Bacterial infection