Asked by Allana Kielas on May 27, 2024
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Tuberculosis can infect the:
A) lungs.
B) brain.
C) spinal cord.
D) All of these
Tuberculosis
An infectious condition that causes small rounded swellings on mucous membranes throughout the body.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brain, conducting signals to and from the brain to the rest of the body.
Brain
The brain is the organ located in the skull responsible for coordinating movement, interpreting the senses, regulating body processes, and facilitating thought and emotion.
- Discriminate between different infection categories based on their causative agents.
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Harjinder singghMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Tuberculosis (TB) can infect various parts of the body, including the lungs (pulmonary TB), brain (TB meningitis), and spinal cord (TB of the spine or vertebrae). TB can also affect other parts of the body such as the kidneys, lymph nodes, and bones. Therefore, option D, "All of these," is the best choice as it includes all the possible sites of TB infection.
Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between different infection categories based on their causative agents.