Inflammation: practice question

A Pathology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pathology · Inflammation

Sample item

What is pus predominantly composed of?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Neutrophils

This item reviews Inflammation; Neutrophils is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Adipocytes

    Adipocytes is not supported by the stated finding.

  • B. Neutrophils (correct)

    Correct. Neutrophils is supported by the defining finding.

  • C. Erythrocytes only

    Erythrocytes only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • D. Fibroblasts

    Fibroblasts does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is B, Neutrophils. This item reviews Inflammation; Neutrophils is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Adipocytes" not the answer?

Adipocytes is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Erythrocytes only" not the answer?

Erythrocytes only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Fibroblasts" not the answer?

Fibroblasts does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Inflammation in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Neutrophils is supported by the defining finding.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Inflammation?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.