Cell adaptation: 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 · Cell adaptation

Sample item

What is an increase in cell size in response to increased workload called?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Hypertrophy

The core Cell adaptation principle identifies Hypertrophy as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Hypertrophy (correct)

    Correct. Hypertrophy is supported by the key clue given.

  • B. Atrophy

    Atrophy is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Metaplasia

    Metaplasia does not account for the central finding in this sample.

  • D. Hyperplasia

    Hyperplasia does not match the stated cell adaptation mechanism.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Hypertrophy. The core Cell adaptation principle identifies Hypertrophy as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Atrophy" not the answer?

Atrophy is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Metaplasia" not the answer?

Metaplasia does not account for the central finding in this sample.

Why is "Hyperplasia" not the answer?

Hyperplasia does not match the stated cell adaptation mechanism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cell adaptation in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hypertrophy is supported by the key clue given.

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 Cell adaptation?

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.