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 characteristic describes poorly differentiated malignant cells?

AMetaplasiaBAnaplasiaCHyperplasiaDAtrophy

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Anaplasia

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

Option by option

A. Metaplasia
Metaplasia is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.
B. Anaplasia (correct)
Correct. Anaplasia is supported by the key clue given.
C. Hyperplasia
Hyperplasia does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.
D. Atrophy
Atrophy does not account for the central finding in this sample.

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Questions about this Pathology question

What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is B, Anaplasia. The core Neoplasia principle identifies Anaplasia as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Metaplasia" not the answer?

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

Why is "Hyperplasia" not the answer?

Hyperplasia does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.

Why is "Atrophy" not the answer?

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

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Anaplasia 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 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.