Embolism: 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 · Embolism

Sample item

What is the commonest source of pulmonary emboli?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Deep leg veins

This item reviews Embolism; Deep leg veins is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Coronary artery

    Coronary artery is not supported by the stated finding.

  • B. Portal vein

    Portal vein is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • C. Deep leg veins (correct)

    Correct. Deep leg veins is supported by the defining finding.

  • D. Left atrium

    Left atrium does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is C, Deep leg veins. This item reviews Embolism; Deep leg veins is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Coronary artery" not the answer?

Coronary artery is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Portal vein" not the answer?

Portal vein is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Left atrium" not the answer?

Left atrium does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Embolism in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Deep leg veins is supported by the defining finding.

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 Embolism?

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.