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

What antibody target causes Graves disease?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. TSH receptor

This item reviews Autoimmunity; TSH receptor is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. TSH receptor (correct)

    Correct. TSH receptor fits the defining feature.

  • B. Intrinsic factor

    Intrinsic factor is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Collagen

    Collagen is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Acetylcholine receptor

    Acetylcholine receptor does not fit the stated 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 A, TSH receptor. This item reviews Autoimmunity; TSH receptor is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Intrinsic factor" not the answer?

Intrinsic factor is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Collagen" not the answer?

Collagen is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Acetylcholine receptor" not the answer?

Acetylcholine receptor does not fit the stated mechanism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Autoimmunity in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. TSH receptor fits the defining feature.

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.