Cell adaptation: 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 · Cell adaptation

Sample item

What is replacement of one mature cell type by another called?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Metaplasia

The core Cell adaptation principle identifies Metaplasia as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Autolysis

    Autolysis does not account for the central finding in this sample.

  • B. Anaplasia

    Anaplasia does not match the stated cell adaptation mechanism.

  • C. Metaplasia (correct)

    Correct. Metaplasia is supported by the key clue given.

  • D. Apoptosis

    Apoptosis is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is C, Metaplasia. The core Cell adaptation principle identifies Metaplasia as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Autolysis" not the answer?

Autolysis does not account for the central finding in this sample.

Why is "Anaplasia" not the answer?

Anaplasia does not match the stated cell adaptation mechanism.

Why is "Apoptosis" not the answer?

Apoptosis is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cell adaptation in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Metaplasia is supported by the key clue given.

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 Cell adaptation?

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.