Anemia: 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 · Anemia

Sample item

What anemia is microcytic?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Iron deficiency

This item reviews Anemia; Iron deficiency is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. B12 deficiency

    B12 deficiency does not fit the stated mechanism.

  • B. Aplastic anemia

    Aplastic anemia is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Folate deficiency

    Folate deficiency is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Iron deficiency (correct)

    Correct. Iron deficiency fits the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Iron deficiency. This item reviews Anemia; Iron deficiency is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "B12 deficiency" not the answer?

B12 deficiency does not fit the stated mechanism.

Why is "Aplastic anemia" not the answer?

Aplastic anemia is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Folate deficiency" not the answer?

Folate deficiency is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Anemia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Iron deficiency fits the defining feature.

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 Anemia?

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.