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

Decreased cell size from reduced workload is what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Atrophy

This item reviews Cell adaptation; Atrophy is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Hypertrophy

    Hypertrophy does not fit the stated pattern.

  • B. Metaplasia

    Metaplasia is unsupported by the key feature.

  • C. Atrophy (correct)

    Correct. Atrophy fits the defining mechanism.

  • D. Hyperplasia

    Hyperplasia is plausible but not the best answer.

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 C, Atrophy. This item reviews Cell adaptation; Atrophy is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Hypertrophy" not the answer?

Hypertrophy does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Metaplasia" not the answer?

Metaplasia is unsupported by the key feature.

Why is "Hyperplasia" not the answer?

Hyperplasia is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cell adaptation in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Atrophy fits the defining mechanism.

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.