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What type of inflammation is granuloma?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term used to describe the weight loss associated with Tuberculosis?
What is the primary mechanism of immunity in TB?
What is the primary mechanism of immunity in TB?
What is the basic unit of Tuberculosis?
What is the basic unit of Tuberculosis?
What is the characteristic of the primary pulmonary complex in TB?
What is the characteristic of the primary pulmonary complex in TB?
What is the term for the deposition of insoluble protein in TB?
What is the term for the deposition of insoluble protein in TB?
What is the term for the spread of TB through the blood, resulting in widespread dissemination of the infection?
What is the term for the spread of TB through the blood, resulting in widespread dissemination of the infection?