Thrombosis: Virchow triad: 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 · Thrombosis: Virchow triad

Sample item

Which factor is part of Virchow triad for thrombosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Endothelial injury

Virchow triad consists of endothelial injury, abnormal blood flow such as stasis or turbulence, and hypercoagulability. These factors predispose to pathologic thrombosis.

Option by option

  • A. Hypoglycemia

    Hypoglycemia is not part of Virchow triad.

  • B. Leukopenia

    Leukopenia does not define thrombotic risk in this framework.

  • C. Endothelial injury (correct)

    Correct. Endothelial injury is one of the three major prothrombotic factors.

  • D. Hyperthyroidism only

    Hyperthyroidism alone is not a component of the triad.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is C, Endothelial injury. Virchow triad consists of endothelial injury, abnormal blood flow such as stasis or turbulence, and hypercoagulability.

Why is "Hypoglycemia" not the answer?

Hypoglycemia is not part of Virchow triad.

Why is "Leukopenia" not the answer?

Leukopenia does not define thrombotic risk in this framework.

Why is "Hyperthyroidism only" not the answer?

Hyperthyroidism alone is not a component of the triad.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Thrombosis: Virchow triad in Pathology. These factors predispose to pathologic thrombosis.

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 Thrombosis: Virchow triad?

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.