Neoplasia: 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 · Neoplasia

Sample item

What term describes spread of cancer to distant sites?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Metastasis

The defining Neoplasia relationship supports Metastasis; it is the option that most directly explains the biochemical pathway or pathological process in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Dysplasia

    Dysplasia does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.

  • B. Hyperplasia

    Hyperplasia is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

  • C. Metastasis (correct)

    Correct. Metastasis is the appropriate conclusion from the key feature.

  • D. Atrophy

    Atrophy does not account for the central finding in this item.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is C, Metastasis. The defining Neoplasia relationship supports Metastasis; it is the option that most directly explains the biochemical pathway or pathological process in the stem.

Why is "Dysplasia" not the answer?

Dysplasia does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.

Why is "Hyperplasia" not the answer?

Hyperplasia is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

Why is "Atrophy" not the answer?

Atrophy does not account for the central finding in this item.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Metastasis is the appropriate conclusion from the key 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 Neoplasia?

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.