Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

question 38

Multiple Choice

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• A)produces several virulence factor enzymes and an exotoxin.
• B)has a cord factor that can prevent destruction by lysosomes and macrophages.
• C)is a spore-former.
• D)has a capsule.
• E)lives in the soil.

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Definitions:

Secondary Appraisal

A person’s answer to the question, “Can I handle it?”—an assessment of whether the coping abilities and resources on hand are adequate.

Primary Appraisal

An individual’s assessment of an event to determine whether its implications are positive, negative, or neutral.

Emotional Insulation

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals protect themselves from potentially distressing emotions by detachment or non-engagement.

Defensive Coping

Unconscious strategies that distort or deny the true nature of a situation.