Pathology Multiple Choice Questions
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| general pathology mcqs with answers |
MCQ # 01
Which disease is also known as 'the kissing disease?
a- bacterial vaginosis
b- mononucleosis
c- actinomycosis
d- adenovirus infection
e- AIDS
MCQ # 02
The term etiology refers to;
a- forecast of the course of a disease
b- cause of the disease
c- the manner of development of a disease
d- predisposing factor of a disease
e- the clinical study of a disease
MCQ # 03
A surgical procedure in which a cut is made through the skin to remove a sample of abnormal tissue for the purpose of diagnosis;
a- autopsy
b- true-cut biopsy
c- excision biopsy
d- incision biopsy
e- fine needle aspiration
MCQ # 04
What is the most common form of skin cancer?
a- Melanoma
b- Basal cell carcinoma
c- Squamous cell carcinoma
d- Merkel cell carcinoma
d- Kaposi sarcoma
MCQ # 05
What is the most serious or deadliest form of skin cancer?
a- Melanoma
b- Basal cell carcinoma
c- Squamous cell carcinoma
d- Merkel cell carcinoma
d- Kaposi sarcoma
MCQ # 06
What is the term used in pathology for a cancerous tumor that arises from the bones?
a. Adenoma
b. Carcinoma
c. Sarcoma
d. Myxoma
e- Fibroma
MCQ # 07
What is the term for the process of programmed cell death?
a. Necrosis
b. Apoptosis
c. Ischemia
d. Hypoxia
e- Fibrosis
MCQ # 08
Which of the following is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis?
a. Muscle weakness
b. Spasticity
c. Blurred vision
d. Bowel Problems
e. All of the above
MCQ # 09
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus?
a. polyuria
b. polydipsia
c. polyphagia
d. bradycardia
e- unintentional weight loss
MCQ # 10
In pathology literature, the exact term for painful or difficult swallowing is;
a- dysplasia
b- dysphagia
c- diaphoresis
d- dyspnea
e- dystonia
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Answer Keys
MCQ # - Correct option
01- b
02- b
03- d
04- b
05- a
06- c
07- b
08- e
09- d
10- b
