Transplantation: 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 · Transplantation

Sample item

Hyperacute transplant rejection is mediated by what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Preformed antibodies

This item reviews Transplantation; Preformed antibodies is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Neutrophils only

    Neutrophils only is not supported by the stated finding.

  • B. Fibrosis only

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

  • C. Preformed antibodies (correct)

    Correct. Preformed antibodies is supported by the defining finding.

  • D. T cells only

    T cells only 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 C, Preformed antibodies. This item reviews Transplantation; Preformed antibodies is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Neutrophils only" not the answer?

Neutrophils only is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Fibrosis only" not the answer?

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

Why is "T cells only" not the answer?

T cells only does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Transplantation in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Preformed antibodies 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 Transplantation?

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.