In Tuberculosis,the Body Walls Off the Bacilli in a Tubercle

question 27

Multiple Choice

In tuberculosis,the body walls off the bacilli in a tubercle by stimulating which action?

• A) Macrophages that release tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)
• B) Phagocytosis by neutrophils and eosinophils
• C) Formation of immunoglobulin G to initiate the complement cascade
• D) Apoptotic infected macrophages that activate cytotoxic T cells

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Definitions:

Regeneration

The process of renewal, restoration, and growth that makes genomes, cells, organisms, and ecosystems resilient to natural fluctuations or events that cause disturbance or damage.

Replacement

In biology, often refers to the substitution or restoration of cells, tissues, or organs.

Necrosis

Necrosis is the process of cell death which occurs as a result of disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply, often leading to tissue damage.

Connective Tissue

A type of biological tissue with an abundance of extracellular matrix that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs of the body.