Edema: 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 · Edema

Sample item

What is a cause of lymphatic edema?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Lymphatic obstruction

This item reviews Edema; Lymphatic obstruction is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Lymphatic obstruction (correct)

    Correct. Lymphatic obstruction fits the defining mechanism.

  • B. Hyperventilation

    Hyperventilation is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Low salt intake

    Low salt intake does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Myopia

    Myopia 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 A, Lymphatic obstruction. This item reviews Edema; Lymphatic obstruction is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Hyperventilation" not the answer?

Hyperventilation is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Low salt intake" not the answer?

Low salt intake does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Myopia" not the answer?

Myopia is unsupported by the key feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Edema in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Lymphatic obstruction 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 Edema?

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.