Neoplasia: 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 · Neoplasia

Sample item

What does dysplasia mean in epithelial tissue?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Disordered cellular growth and maturation

Dysplasia is disordered epithelial proliferation and maturation with cytologic atypia; it can be a precursor to carcinoma in some settings.

Option by option

  • A. Normal physiological hypertrophy

    Hypertrophy is increased cell size, not dysplasia.

  • B. Disordered cellular growth and maturation (correct)

    Correct: atypical disordered growth defines dysplasia.

  • C. A bacterial abscess

    An abscess is a localized pus collection.

  • D. Complete tissue necrosis

    Necrosis is irreversible cell death.

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 B, Disordered cellular growth and maturation. Dysplasia is disordered epithelial proliferation and maturation with cytologic atypia; it can be a precursor to carcinoma in some settings.

Why is "Normal physiological hypertrophy" not the answer?

Hypertrophy is increased cell size, not dysplasia.

Why is "A bacterial abscess" not the answer?

An abscess is a localized pus collection.

Why is "Complete tissue necrosis" not the answer?

Necrosis is irreversible cell death.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct: atypical disordered growth defines dysplasia.

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 Neoplasia?

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.