NEET-PG 2014 - Pathology PYQs Practice Questions

Q: Virchow method of organ removal is:

Organs removed one by one. ***Organs removed one by one*** - The **Virchow method** is characterized by the sequential removal of **individual organs** through a systematic dissection. - This technique allows for detailed inspection and measurement of each organ independently, which can be useful for identifying specific pathologies confined to single structures. *In situ dissection* - This method involves dissecting and examining organs **within the body cavity before removal**, which is not the primary characteristic of the Virchow method. - While some dissection occurs *in situ*, the essential principle of Virchow's method is the **separate extraction** of organs. *Organs removed en masse* - This describes the **Ghon method**, where organs are removed in three blocks (thoracic, abdominal-gastrointestinal, and genitourinary) and then dissected. - This method aims to preserve anatomical relationships between organs, which contrasts with the single-organ focus of the Virchow method. *Organs removed en bloc* - This term generally refers to removing organs in **several blocks or groups** (similar to the Ghon method), maintaining some anatomical connections. - It does not involve the individual removal of each organ, which is the defining feature of the Virchow technique. [Practice more Pathology PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

All of the following are features of somatic death, except:

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Cessation of heart activity

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Cessation of respiration

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Non-responding muscles

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No response to external stimuli

Question 2

Virchow method of organ removal is:

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Organs removed one by one

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In situ dissection

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Organs removed en masse

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Organs removed en bloc

NEET-PG 2014 — Pathology