Hematopathology: 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 · Hematopathology

Sample item

What red-cell pattern is common in folate deficiency?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Macrocytosis

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

Option by option

  • A. Target cells only

    Target cells only is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

  • B. Microcytosis

    Microcytosis does not match the stated hematopathology mechanism.

  • C. Schistocytosis

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

  • D. Macrocytosis (correct)

    Correct. Macrocytosis is the appropriate conclusion from 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 D, Macrocytosis. The defining Hematopathology relationship supports Macrocytosis; it is the option that most directly explains the biochemical pathway or pathological process in the stem.

Why is "Target cells only" not the answer?

Target cells only is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

Why is "Microcytosis" not the answer?

Microcytosis does not match the stated hematopathology mechanism.

Why is "Schistocytosis" not the answer?

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

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematopathology in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Macrocytosis 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 Hematopathology?

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.