Hemolysis: 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 · Hemolysis

Sample item

What blood-film feature suggests hemolysis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Schistocytes

This item reviews Hemolysis; Schistocytes is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Target cells only

    Target cells only is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Schistocytes (correct)

    Correct. Schistocytes fits the defining feature.

  • C. Basophilic stippling only

    Basophilic stippling only is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Macro-ovalocytes

    Macro-ovalocytes does not fit the stated mechanism.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is B, Schistocytes. This item reviews Hemolysis; Schistocytes is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Target cells only" not the answer?

Target cells only is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Basophilic stippling only" not the answer?

Basophilic stippling only is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Macro-ovalocytes" not the answer?

Macro-ovalocytes does not fit the stated mechanism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hemolysis in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Schistocytes 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 Hemolysis?

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.