Infarction: 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 · Infarction

Sample item

Which organ commonly gets pale infarcts?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Kidney

This item reviews Infarction; Kidney is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Lung

    Lung does not fit the stated pattern.

  • B. Small bowel

    Small bowel is unsupported by the key feature.

  • C. Testis

    Testis is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Kidney (correct)

    Correct. Kidney fits the defining mechanism.

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, Kidney. This item reviews Infarction; Kidney is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Lung" not the answer?

Lung does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Small bowel" not the answer?

Small bowel is unsupported by the key feature.

Why is "Testis" not the answer?

Testis is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infarction in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Kidney fits the defining mechanism.

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 Infarction?

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.