Atherosclerosis and Hypertensive Vascular Disease
- Previous year questions on Atherosclerosis and Hypertensive Vascular Disease for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pathology section of the exam.
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- 43 live questions in Atherosclerosis and Hypertensive Vascular Disease.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Which of the following is not true about atherosclerosis?
- ADeposition of lipids on vessels
- BNecrosis of Vessels✓ Correct answer
- CDoes not involve small arterioles
- DIt is an inflammatory response to endothelial injury
Q2.Which of the following is most atherogenic?
- ACholesterol
- BVLDL
- CTriglycerides
- DLDL✓ Correct answer
Q3.Which of the following changes does not occur in malignant hypertension?
- APetechial Haemorrhages on cortical surface
- BFibrinoid necrosis of arterioles
- CIntimal concentric thickening
- DHyaline arteriosclerosis✓ Correct answer
Q4.Which of the following organism has been implicated in the pathogeneses of atherosclerosis?
- APseudomonas
- BStreptococcus
- CChlamydia✓ Correct answer
- DYersinia
Q5.Risk factors for Coronary artery disease are all except
- ASmoking
- BIncreased fibrinogen level
- CHypertension
- DAlcohol consumption✓ Correct answer
Q6.Best indicator of developing cardiovascular disease is
- ALDL cholesterol level more than 120 mg/dl
- BHistory of salt intake of more than 6 gm/day
- CLDL/HDL ratio✓ Correct answer
- DAll of the above
Q7.Critical narrowing of coronary blood vessels is
- A70%✓ Correct answer
- B60%
- C80%
- D90%
Q8.Most important predictor of coronary artery disease is:
- AVLDL
- BLDL
- CChylomicron
- DLDL/HDL✓ Correct answer
Q9.Most important predictor of coronary artery disease -
- AVLDL
- BLDL
- CChylomicron
- DLDL/HDL✓ Correct answer
Q10.Which of the following about atherosclerosis is true?
- AIntake of unsaturated fatty acid associated with decreased risk✓ Correct answer
- BThoracic aorta involvement is more severe than abdominal aorta involvement
- CExtent of lesion in veins is same as that in arteries
- DHypercholesterolemia does not always increase the risk of atherosclerosis per se
Answer key
Q1: B. Necrosis of Vessels; Q2: D. LDL; Q3: D. Hyaline arteriosclerosis; Q4: C. Chlamydia; Q5: D. Alcohol consumption; Q6: C. LDL/HDL ratio; Q7: A. 70%; Q8: D. LDL/HDL; Q9: D. LDL/HDL; Q10: A. Intake of unsaturated fatty acid associated with decreased risk.
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