Anemia: 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 · Anemia

Sample item

Spherocytes are typical of what process?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Hereditary spherocytosis

This item reviews Anemia; Hereditary spherocytosis is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Thalassemia only

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

  • B. Hereditary spherocytosis (correct)

    Correct. Hereditary spherocytosis is supported by the defining finding.

  • C. Folate deficiency

    Folate deficiency does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

  • D. Lead poisoning

    Lead poisoning is not supported by the stated finding.

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, Hereditary spherocytosis. This item reviews Anemia; Hereditary spherocytosis is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Thalassemia only" not the answer?

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

Why is "Folate deficiency" not the answer?

Folate deficiency does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

Why is "Lead poisoning" not the answer?

Lead poisoning is not supported by the stated finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Anemia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hereditary spherocytosis 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 Anemia?

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.