Pathology of Tuberculosis and Granuloma
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What type of inflammation is granuloma?

  • Chronic specific inflammation (correct)
  • Acute specific inflammation
  • Acute non-specific inflammation
  • Chronic non-specific inflammation

What happens when macrophages present the bacterial antigen to lymphocytes in Tuberculosis?

  • The bacteria is eliminated
  • Immune response is activated with cytokines production and tissue necrosis (correct)
  • The macrophages reproduce
  • The immune response is suppressed

What is the main method of infection for Tuberculosis?

  • Inhalation by coughing or sneezing of an active TB patient (correct)
  • Ingestion of contaminated milk
  • Direct contact with an active TB patient
  • All of the above

What is the term used to describe the weight loss associated with Tuberculosis?

<p>Consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of immunity in TB?

<p>Cell-mediated response through macrophages and epithelioid cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of Tuberculosis?

<p>Tubercle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the primary pulmonary complex in TB?

<p>Triad of Ghon's focus, tuberculous lymphangitis, and tuberculous lymphadenitis of the regional lymph nodes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the deposition of insoluble protein in TB?

<p>Amyloidosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the spread of TB through the blood, resulting in widespread dissemination of the infection?

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

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