Quiz: Pathology — AUA MCQ

Programmed cell death is called:

A a. Degeneration. B b. Necrosis C c. Aplasia. D d. Apoptosis.

Edema is localized in all EXCEPT:

A A) Acute inflammation. B B) Chronic lymphatic obstruction. C C) Malnutrition. D D) Allergy.

Histamine is released from:

A A) Platelets. B B) Neutrophils. C C) All leukocytes. D D) Mast cells and basophils.

Which of the following is the source of epithelioid cells in granuloma?

A A) Macrophages. B B) Lymphocytes. C C) Neutrophils. D D) Plasma cells.

A reddish connective tissue that forms on the surface of wounds when they are healing is called:

A A) Fibrous tissue. B B) Granulation tissue. C C) Regenerative tissue. D D) Necrotic tissue.

Change of one type of tissue to another type is called:

A A) Hyperplasia. B B) Hypertrophy. C C) Metaplasia. D D) Dysplasia.

Benign tumor of glandular epithelium is called:

A A) Adenoma. B B) Papilloma. C C) Glandoma. D D) Adenocarcinoma.

A malignant tumor is usually:

A A) Capsulated. B B) Invasive. C C) Localized. D D) Well circumscribed.

Degenerative disease classified to except:

A A. Cardiovascular disease. B B. Nervous system. C C. Neoplastic disease. D D. Renal disease.

Types of inflammatory disease:

A a. Acute inflammation. B b. Chronic inflammation. C c. Both A and B. D d. None of the above.

Risk factors of neoplastic disease include all of the following:

A a. Age. B b. Infection. C c. Ionizing radiation. D d. All of the above.

The most important investigation of neoplastic disease is:

A a. Biopsy. B b. Ultrasound. C c. CBC. D d. None of the above.

The most important investigation of neoplastic disease is:

A a. Biopsy. B b. Ultrasound. C c. CBC. D d. None of the above.

Types of chromosomal disorder in genetic disease:

A A. Whole chromosome disorder. B B. Segment chromosome disorder. C C. Both A and B. D D. None.

Degenerative diseases have a relation to except:

A A) Aging. B B) Exercise. C C) Genetics. D D) Bacterial infection.

Degenerative diseases have a relation to except:

A A) Aging. B B) Exercise. C C) Genetics. D D) Bacterial infection.

Study of the causes of diseases is called:

A A) Prognosis. B B) Etiology. C C) Pathogenesis. D D) Morphology.

The mechanism through which the cause of a disease operates to produce the pathological and clinical manifestations is called:

A A) Etiology. B B) Pathogenesis. C . D .

Which of the following types of necrosis is most likely to be seen in the brain?

A A) Caseous necrosis. B B) Coagulative necrosis. C C) Enzymatic fat necrosis. D D) Liquefactive necrosis.

Which of the followings best describes karyolysis?

A A) Condensed chromatin. B B) Dissolution of chromatin. C C) Fragmentation of chromatin. D D) Shrinkage of chromatin.

The following is an irreversible Apoptosis:

A A) Apoptosis. B B) Cloudy swelling. C C) Fatty change. D D) Hydropic change.

Change of one type of epithelium to another type is called:

A A) Aplasia. B B) Atrophy. C C) Metaplasia. D D) Hyperplasia.

Increase in size of tissue or organ due to an increase in the number of its individual cells is called:

A A) Hyperplasia. B B) Hypertrophy. C C) Metaplasia. D D) Dysplasia.

Phagocytosis is enhanced by:

A A) Bradykinin. B B) Histamine. C C) Lysozyme. D D) Opsonin.

The primary cells in chronic inflammation are:

A A) Macrophages. B B) Microphages. C C) Neutrophils. D D) Plasma cells.

The primary cells in chronic inflammation are:

A A) Macrophages. B B) Microphages. C C) Neutrophils. D D) Plasma cells.

All of the followings are infective granulomas EXCEPT:

A A) Tuberculosis. B B) Sarcoidosis. C C) Leprosy. D D) Bilharziasis.

An example of diffuse suppurative inflammation is:

A A) Abscess. B B) Rhinitis. C C) Cellulitis. D D) Pericarditis.

The following chemical mediator is strongly related to chemotaxis:

A A) Bradykinin. B B) C5a. C C) Histamine. D D) Serotonin.

Suppurative inflammation related to hair follicle is called:

A A) Cellulitis. B B) Furuncle. C C) Carbuncle. D D) Granuloma.

The most predominant cells in acute inflammation are:

A A) Neutrophils. B B) Macrophages. C C) Eosinophils. D D) Lymphocytes.

Persistent loss of continuity of the surface epithelium of the skin or mucous membranes is called:

A A) Keloid. B B) Fistula. C C) Ulcer. D D) Sinus.

Putrefaction in gangrene is caused by:

A A) Saprophytic bacteria. B B) Pyogenic bacteria. C C) Venous obstruction. D D) Ischemia.

Decreased blood supply to a tissue is called:

A A) Hyperemia. B B) Ischemia. C C) Congestion. D D) Infarction.

All of the followings are correct for moist gangrene EXCEPT:

A A) Poor line of demarcation. B B) Severe toxemia. C C) Occurs in intestine. D D) Self separation may occur.

An abscess is best defined as:

A A) A local defect in the surface of a tissue. B B) Any area of tissue necrosis. C C) An epithelial-lined sac filled with viscous fluid. D D) Localized collection of pus.

Any substance that is capable of causing cancer is called:

A A) Mutagen. B B) Carcinogen. C C) Tumor gene. D D) Oncogen.

Secondary implant discontinuous with the primary tumor is called:

A A) A Metastasis. B B) Invasion. C C) Infiltration. D D) Metaplasia.

Which of the followings is the source of epithelioid cells in granuloma?

A A) Macrophages. B B) Lymphocytes. C C) Neutrophils. D D) Plasma cells.

Which of the followings is one of the criteria of anaplasia in malignancy?

A A) Pyknosis. B B) Pleomorphism. C C) Hyalinosis. D D) Apoptosis.

Benign tumor of glandular epithelium is called:

A A) Adenoma. B B) Papilloma. C C) Glandoma. D D) Adenocarcinoma.

The following is NOT a type of necrosis:

A A) Coagulative. B B) Fat. C C) Liquefactive. D D) Degenerative.

The followings are labile cells that proliferate continuously throughout life:

A A) Liver cells. B B) Pancreatic cells. C C) Cells of epidermis. D D) Cells of renal tubule.

All of the following are correct for thrombus EXCEPT:

A A) Circulating in the blood B B) Common in atherosclerosis C C) May disappear if it is small D D) May be infected

All of the following are correct for cardiac edema EXCEPT:

A A) Generalized edema B B) Increased hydrostatic pressure C C) Occurs in heart failure D D) Starts in upper limb

Which of the following types of necrosis is most likely to be seen in the brain?

A A) Caseous necrosis B B) Coagulative necrosis C C) Enzymatic fat necrosis D D) Liquefactive necrosis

Change of one type of epithelium to another type is called:

A A) Aplasia B B) Atrophy C C) Hyperplasia D D) Metaplasia

Persistent loss of continuity of the surface epithelium of the skin or mucous membrane is called:

A A) Keloid B B) Fistula C C) Sinus D D) Ulcer

The following is a benign tumor:

A A) Granuloma B B) Hamartoma C C) Hematoma D D) Papilloma

Nuclear pleomorphism is a defining characteristic of:

A A) Anaplasia B B) Hyperplasia C C) Hypertrophy D D) Metaplasia

The following is a feature of granulation tissue:

A A) Densely collagenized B B) Insensitive C C) Poorly cellular D D) Poorly vascular

The following is NOT considered a primary site for tuberculosis:

A A) Intestine B B) Kidneys C C) Lungs D D) Skin

Russell bodies are an example of:

A A) Extracellular accumulation of abnormal constituents B B) Extracellular accumulation of normal constituents C C) Intracellular accumulation of abnormal constituents D D) Intracellular accumulation of normal constituents

An example of complex inheritance is:

A A) Blood groups B B) Crohn's disease C C) Duchenne muscular dystrophy D D) Diabetes Mellitus

Oncogene is:

A A) A mutant gene B B) A regulatory gene C C) Abnormal chromatin D D) Aberrant chromatid

About the treatment of degenerative diseases, all of the following are correct EXCEPT:

A A) Some are curable like some tumors B B) Some are incurable like neurological diseases C C) Some are controlled like hypertension and Myocardial infarction D D) All of the above

The following are cardinal signs of inflammation EXCEPT:

A A) Hotness B B) Loss of function C C) Painful D D) Painless

Diagnosis of genetic diseases includes the following EXCEPT:

A A) Amniotic fluid samples B B) Blood samples C C) Hair samples D D) Skin samples

Familial colon cancer is related to:

A A) Breast cancer B B) Familial polyposis coli C C) Multiple endocrine neoplasia D D) Neurofibromatosis

The following are degenerative diseases EXCEPT:

A A) Alzheimer's syndrome B B) Anemia C C) Hypertension D D) Myocardial infarction

The following are systemic manifestations of inflammation EXCEPT:

A A) Diarrhea B B) Fever C C) Hypertension D D) Tachycardia

Which of the following best describes karyolysis?

A A) Condensed chromatin B B) Dissolution of chromatin C C) Fragmentation of chromatin D D) Hyperchromatism

Which of the following routes of spread occurs early in sarcomas?

A A) Lymphatic B B) Hematogenous C C) Natural passages D D) Body cavities

Phagocytosis is enhanced by:

A A) Bradykinin B B) Histamine C C) Lysozyme D D) Opsonin

The primary cells in chronic inflammation are:

A A) Macrophages B B) Microphages C C) Neutrophils D D) Plasma cells

The following chemical mediator is strongly related to chemotaxis:

A A) Bradykinin B B) C5a C C) Histamine D D) Platelet activating factor

The followings are well-known carcinogens except:

A A) Aflatoxin B B B) Hypoxia C C) Polycyclic hydrocarbons present in cigarette smoke D D) Radiation

The sequence of events that occurs from onset to full picture of disease is called:

A A) Fate (outcome) B B) Complications C C) Pathogenesis D D) Etiology

Traumatic fat necrosis can occur in:

A A) Breast B B) Lung C C) Liver D D) Head

Swelling in acute inflammation is caused by:

A A) Inflammatory fluid exudates B B) Vasodilatation C C) Increased blood flow D D) Increased osmotic pressure

In wound healing; a mass formed of excessive collagen is called:

A A) Ulcer B B) Sinus C C) Fistula D D) Keloid

Which of the following is not a cause of edema?

A A) Increased capillary permeability B B) Decreased hydrostatic pressure of capillary C C) Lymphatic obstruction D D) Decreased osmotic pressure of plasma proteins

Putrefaction in gangrene is caused by:

A A) Saprophytic bacteria B B) Pyogenic bacteria C C) Ischemia D D) Venous obstruction

White infarcts can occur in the following organs except:

A A) Heart B B) Lung C C) Spleen D D) Kidney

Transformation of transitional epithelium of urinary bladder to stratified squamous epithelium is called:

A A) Squamous metaplasia B B) Transitional metaplasia C C) Squamous dysplasia D D) Transitional dysplasia

Russell bodies are an example for intracellular accumulation of:

A A) Lipids B B) Proteins C C) Carbohydrates D D) Infectious particles

Lymphatic spread of malignant tumors is more common in:

A A) Sarcomas B B) Carcinomas C C) Papillomas D D) Locally malignant tumors

Which of the followings is one of the criteria of anaplasia in malignant tumors?

A A) Pyknosis B B) Pleomorphism C C) Hyalinosis D D) Apoptosis

Any substance that is capable of causing cancer is called:

A A) Mutagen B B) Carcinogen C C) Carcinogenesis D D) Oncogen

A benign tumor of surface epithelium is called:

A A) Papilloma B B) Adenoma C C) Carcinoma D D) Sarcoma

All of the followings are true for cellulitis except:

A A) Pus is thin in consistency B B) Necrosis is extensive C C) Pus formation is slow D D) Localized suppuration forming multiple communicating foci

The sequence of events that occurs from onset to the full picture of the disease is called:

A A) Fate (outcome) B B) Complications C C) Pathogenesis D D) Etiology

Traumatic fat necrosis can occur in:

A A) Breast B B) Lung C C) Liver D D) Head

The following is NOT true about inflammatory chemical mediators:

A A) May cause harmful effects B B) Most of them are short-lived C C) Most of them bind to specific receptors D D) All of them are plasma-derived

In wound healing, a mass formed of excessive collagen is called:

A A) Ulcer B B) Sinus C C) Fistula D D) Keloid

Which of the followings is NOT a cause of edema?

A A) Increased capillary permeability B B) Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure C C) Lymphatic obstruction D D) Decreased osmotic pressure of plasma

Putrefaction in gangrene is caused by:

A A) Saprophytic bacteria B B) Pyogenic bacteria C C) Ischemia D D) Venous obstruction

White infarcts can occur in the following organs except:

A A) Heart B B) Lung C C) Spleen D D) Kidney

Transformation of transitional epithelium of urinary bladder to stratified squamous epithelium is called:

A A) Squamous metaplasia B B) Transitional metaplasia C C) Squamous dysplasia D D) Transitional dysplasia

Russell bodies are an example of intracellular accumulation of:

A A) Lipids B B) Proteins C C) Carbohydrates D D) Infectious particles

Lymphatic spread of malignant tumors is more common in:

A A) Sarcomas B B) Carcinomas C C) Papillomas D D) Locally malignant tumors

Which of the followings is one of the criteria of anaplasia in malignant tumors?

A A) Pyknosis B B) Pleomorphism C C) Hyalinosis D D) Apoptosis

Any substance that is capable of causing cancer is called:

A A) Mutagen B B) Carcinogen C C) Carcinogenesis D D) Oncogen

A benign tumor of surface epithelium is called:

A A) Papilloma B B) Adenoma C C) Carcinoma D D) Sarcoma

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