Autoimmunity: 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 · Autoimmunity

Sample item

Which mechanism causes Graves disease?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Stimulating antibodies to TSH receptor

This item reviews Autoimmunity; Stimulating antibodies to TSH receptor is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Loss of collagen

    Loss of collagen is not supported by the stated finding.

  • B. Immune complexes only

    Immune complexes only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • C. T-cell destruction only

    T-cell destruction only does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

  • D. Stimulating antibodies to TSH receptor (correct)

    Correct. Stimulating antibodies to TSH receptor is supported by the defining 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 D, Stimulating antibodies to TSH receptor. This item reviews Autoimmunity; Stimulating antibodies to TSH receptor is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Loss of collagen" not the answer?

Loss of collagen is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Immune complexes only" not the answer?

Immune complexes only is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "T-cell destruction only" not the answer?

T-cell destruction only does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Autoimmunity in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Stimulating antibodies to TSH receptor 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 Autoimmunity?

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.