Necrosis: 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 · Necrosis

Sample item

Fat necrosis is classically seen in what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Acute pancreatitis

This item reviews Necrosis; Acute pancreatitis is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. TB

    TB is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Acute pancreatitis (correct)

    Correct. Acute pancreatitis fits the defining mechanism.

  • C. Brain infarct

    Brain infarct does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Myocardial infarct

    Myocardial infarct is unsupported by the key feature.

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, Acute pancreatitis. This item reviews Necrosis; Acute pancreatitis is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "TB" not the answer?

TB is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Brain infarct" not the answer?

Brain infarct does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Myocardial infarct" not the answer?

Myocardial infarct is unsupported by the key feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Necrosis in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Acute pancreatitis 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 Necrosis?

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.