Granuloma and Tuberculosis Quiz
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What is a granuloma?

  • An organized collection of macrophages and other inflammatory cells around a pathogen in a circular form (correct)
  • A mass of fibrous tissue replacing necrotic tissue
  • A form of chronic cough associated with tuberculosis
  • A type of bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis

How is tuberculosis commonly transmitted?

  • Direct contact with blood or bodily fluids of an infected person
  • Ingestion of contaminated milk
  • Inhalation by coughing or sneezing of an active TB patient (correct)
  • Through mosquito bites

What can result in latent tuberculosis infection?

  • Ingestion of contaminated water
  • Exposure to cigarette smoke
  • Macrophages are unable to present antigen to lymphocytes (correct)
  • Direct contact with an infected person

What are common symptoms of tuberculosis?

<p>Chronic cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is tuberculosis historically referred to as 'consumption'?

<p>Due to the weight loss associated with the disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Granuloma is an acute specific inflammation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tuberculosis is caused by a virus.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is able to reproduce inside the lymphocytes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

AIDS is not considered a risk group for tuberculosis.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chronic cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss are common symptoms of tuberculosis.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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