The Redness and Induration Found After a Tuberculin Skin Test

question 76

Multiple Choice

The redness and induration found after a tuberculin skin test involve the action of

• A) sensitized T cells.
• B) IgE.
• C) complement proteins.
• D) basophil cells.
• E) activated dendritic cells.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and sensory processing.

Cells

Basic structural, functional, and biological units of all living organisms, consisting of a nucleus and cytoplasm enclosed in a membrane.

Occipital Lobes

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.