Inflammation: 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 · Inflammation

Sample item

What does chemotaxis mean in inflammation?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Directed cell movement toward chemical signals

The core Inflammation principle identifies Directed cell movement toward chemical signals as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Clot dissolution

    Clot dissolution does not account for the central finding in this sample.

  • B. Random cell division

    Random cell division does not match the stated inflammation mechanism.

  • C. Vessel constriction

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

  • D. Directed cell movement toward chemical signals (correct)

    Correct. Directed cell movement toward chemical signals is supported by the key clue given.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Directed cell movement toward chemical signals. The core Inflammation principle identifies Directed cell movement toward chemical signals as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Clot dissolution" not the answer?

Clot dissolution does not account for the central finding in this sample.

Why is "Random cell division" not the answer?

Random cell division does not match the stated inflammation mechanism.

Why is "Vessel constriction" not the answer?

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

What concept does this question test?

It tests Inflammation in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Directed cell movement toward chemical signals 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 Inflammation?

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.