Histology: practice question

A Anatomy 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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Anatomy · Histology

Sample item

Which cell produces collagen in connective tissue?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Fibroblast

Fibroblasts synthesize collagen and other extracellular-matrix components and are central to connective-tissue maintenance and wound repair.

Option by option

  • A. Fibroblast (correct)

    Correct: fibroblasts are principal collagen-producing cells.

  • B. Erythrocyte

    Erythrocytes transport oxygen.

  • C. Osteoclast

    Osteoclasts resorb bone.

  • D. Neuron

    Neurons transmit electrical signals.

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 Anatomy question?

The best answer is A, Fibroblast. Fibroblasts synthesize collagen and other extracellular-matrix components and are central to connective-tissue maintenance and wound repair.

Why is "Erythrocyte" not the answer?

Erythrocytes transport oxygen.

Why is "Osteoclast" not the answer?

Osteoclasts resorb bone.

Why is "Neuron" not the answer?

Neurons transmit electrical signals.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Histology in Anatomy. The correct option holds because: Correct: fibroblasts are principal collagen-producing cells.

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 Histology?

Learn every nerve by its route, its muscles and what a lesion looks like at the bedside. That one habit answers a large share of questions. Then use the flashcards and the other Anatomy 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.