Congenital Anomalies, ARDS and Lung Infections
- Previous year questions on Congenital Anomalies, ARDS and Lung Infections for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pathology section of the exam.
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- 11 live questions in Congenital Anomalies, ARDS and Lung Infections.
- 1 of 11 questions carries a verified exam year: 2017.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.All of the following features are seen in the viral pneumonia except:
- APresence of interstitial inflammation
- BPredominance of alveolar exudate✓ Correct answer
- CBronchiolitis
- DMultinucleate giant cells in the bronchiolar wall
Q2.most important cell damage in pathogenesis of ARDS is
- Aalveolar cell type 1
- Balveolar cell type 2
- Cendothelial cell of capillary✓ Correct answer
- Ddue to macrophages
Q3.The feature of shock lung is
- ADiffuse alveolar damage✓ Correct answer
- BUsual interstitial penumonitis
- COrganizing pneumonia
- DBronchilolitis
Q4.Which of the following condition is characterized by presence pf hyaline deposits in alveolar walls?
- AInterstitial lung disease
- BAsthma
- CHyaline membrane disease✓ Correct answer
- DChronic bronchitis
Q5.Dominant cell type in grey hepatization stage of community acquired pneumonia is
- AEosinophils
- BNeutrophils✓ Correct answer
- CMacrophages
- DMonocytes
Q6.Gray hepatization of lungs is seen in day -
- A1
- B2-3
- C3-5
- D4-8✓ Correct answer
Q7.Gray hepatization of lungs is seen on day ?
- A1
- B2-3
- C3-5
- D5-7✓ Correct answer
Q8.In primary atypical pneumonia inflammatory cells accumulate in -
- AAlveolar lumen
- BBronchioles
- CAlveolar wall✓ Correct answer
- DPleural space
Q9.Hyaline membrane in the lung is seen in ?
- ARespiratory distress syndrome✓ Correct answer
- BPulmonary edema
- CPneumococcal Pneumonia
- DAcute viral hepatitis
Q10.Bronchogenic sequestration is seen in which lobe -
- ALeft lower lobe✓ Correct answer
- BRight upper lobe
- CLeft middle lobe
- DLeft upper lobe
Answer key
Q1: B. Predominance of alveolar exudate; Q2: C. endothelial cell of capillary; Q3: A. Diffuse alveolar damage; Q4: C. Hyaline membrane disease; Q5: B. Neutrophils; Q6: D. 4-8; Q7: D. 5-7; Q8: C. Alveolar wall; Q9: A. Respiratory distress syndrome; Q10: A. Left lower lobe.
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