Free APMLE Pathology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which cellular adaptation involves an increase in cell size due to an increased functional demand?

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophy

Answer

Hyperplasia

Answer

Atrophy

Answer

Metaplasia

Question 2

What is the primary mechanism of coagulative necrosis?

Accepted Answer

Protein denaturation

Answer

Enzymatic digestion

Answer

Lipid peroxidation

Answer

Calcium influx

Question 3

Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is responsible for rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Type III

Answer

Type I

Answer

Type II

Answer

Type IV

Question 4

What is a common microscopic feature of acute inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Neutrophil infiltration

Answer

Granuloma formation

Answer

Lymphocyte aggregation

Answer

Fibrosis

Question 5

Which pigment is commonly associated with aging and is seen in atrophic tissues?

Accepted Answer

Lipofuscin

Answer

Hemosiderin

Answer

Melanin

Answer

Bilirubin