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

Which feature best indicates malignancy?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Metastasis

This item reviews Neoplasia; Metastasis is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Option by option

  • A. Encapsulation

    Encapsulation is not supported by the stated finding.

  • B. Metastasis (correct)

    Correct. Metastasis is supported by the defining finding.

  • C. Slow growth

    Slow growth is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • D. Large size

    Large size does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

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, Metastasis. This item reviews Neoplasia; Metastasis is the best answer because it directly fits the mechanism or morphology described.

Why is "Encapsulation" not the answer?

Encapsulation is not supported by the stated finding.

Why is "Slow growth" not the answer?

Slow growth is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Large size" not the answer?

Large size does not match the key mechanism or pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Metastasis 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 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.