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Pathology Quiz

by mckenzie.sandraPublished: July 15, 2025

Pathology, the study of diseases, offers a microscopic view into the processes that affect our health. This quiz will challenge your understanding of various pathological concepts, mechanisms, and terminologies. Dive into the intricate world of cells and tissues, and test your knowledge on how diseases manifest and progress. Ready to put your pathology skills to the test? Let’s begin!
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Pathology Quiz
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1. What is the primary cause of cellular injury?
Consider the most common factor leading to cellular damage.

Pathology Quiz Questions Overview

1. What is the primary cause of cellular injury?

Hypoxia
Chemical agents
Infectious agents
Genetic mutations

2. Which type of necrosis is typically associated with tuberculosis?

Coagulative necrosis
Liquefactive necrosis
Caseous necrosis
Fat necrosis

3. What is the hallmark of acute inflammation?

Granuloma formation
Fibrosis
Edema
Neutrophil infiltration

4. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of apoptosis?

Cell swelling
Inflammation
Cell shrinkage
Membrane rupture

5. What is the main function of macrophages in chronic inflammation?

Phagocytosis
Antibody production
Histamine release
Clot formation

6. Which of the following is a tumor suppressor gene?

RAS
MYC
TP53
BCL2

7. What type of hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by IgE antibodies?

Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV

8. Which of the following is a common feature of malignant tumors?

Well-differentiated cells
Encapsulation
Invasion and metastasis
Slow growth

9. What is amyloidosis?

A genetic disorder
A type of cancer
A condition involving abnormal protein deposits
An autoimmune disease

10. Which of the following is a common cause of fatty liver disease?

Viral infection
Alcohol consumption
Bacterial infection
Genetic mutation

11. What is the primary function of neutrophils?

Antibody production
Phagocytosis of pathogens
Histamine release
Cytokine production

12. Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Leukemia
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