Syndromes of Malabsorption
- Previous year questions on Syndromes of Malabsorption for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Medicine section of the exam.
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- 39 live questions in Syndromes of Malabsorption.
- 8 of 39 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019, 2020.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.The presence of PAS-positive macrophages in the small intestine is a hallmark of
- AWhipple's disease✓ Correct answer
- BCrohn's disease
- CCeliac disease
- DTropical sprue
Q2.Proved association of celiac sprue is with-
- ADermatitis herpetiformis✓ Correct answer
- BScleroderma
- CPemphigus
- DPemphigoid
Q3.Which of the following is included in Celiac sprue diet?
- AWheat
- BBarley
- CRye
- DQuinoa✓ Correct answer
Q4.Which of the following is the diagnostic test for pancreatic insufficiency?
- ASchilling test
- BSerum lipase
- CSerum amylase
- DFaecal fat estimation✓ Correct answer
Q5.Mechanism of action of teduglutide in short bowel syndrome:
- AGLP-2 analog that inhibits apoptosis✓ Correct answer
- BHT1A inhibitor
- CGLP-1 analogs that inhibits apoptosis
- DC-peptide analogs
Q6.The jejunal biopsy is diagnostic in
- AAbetalipoproteinemia✓ Correct answer
- BGiardiasis
- CTropical sprue
- DCeliac sprue
Q7.Gold standard method of diagnosing celiac disease is
- ASmall bowel biopsy✓ Correct answer
- BAnti-endomysial antibodies
- CBlood picture
- DBiochemical test
Q8.Pt with his DM Hypothyroidism now present with passing stools and not gaining weight What is the further diagnostic investigation to be done
- AAnti Gliadin Antibody✓ Correct answer
- BTFT
- CStool microscopy
- D72hr fecal fat
Q9.Gluten sensitive enteropathy is strongly associated with:
- ABlood group B
- BHLA-DQ3
- CHLA-DR4
- DHLA-DQ2✓ Correct answer
Q10.Cause of False positive D-xylose test includes all of the following, except
- ABacterial overgrowth
- BRenal failure
- CAscitis
- DCeliac sprue✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: A. Whipple's disease; Q2: A. Dermatitis herpetiformis; Q3: D. Quinoa; Q4: D. Faecal fat estimation; Q5: A. GLP-2 analog that inhibits apoptosis; Q6: A. Abetalipoproteinemia; Q7: A. Small bowel biopsy; Q8: A. Anti Gliadin Antibody; Q9: D. HLA-DQ2; Q10: D. Celiac sprue.
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