Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Has Traditionally Been Identified in Patient Samples Using

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Multiple Choice

Mycobacterium tuberculosis has traditionally been identified in patient samples using biochemical tests, and more recently through DNA probe analysis.In vivo testing can also be completed using the tuberculin skin test.A more recent test that seems to be surpassing the others is the QuantiFERON-TB gold test.Blood samples are mixed with protein antigens of M.tuberculosis.After 16 to 24 hours of incubation, the amount of the cytokine interferon produced by the patient's cells is measured.If the patient is infected with M.tuberculosis, their WBCs will release interferon in response to contact with the tuberculosis protein antigens.This test falls under which category of identification tests?

• A)Enzymatic test
• B)Microarray test
• C)Immunologic test
• D)DNA fingerprinting test
• E)Genotypic test

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Definitions:

Pelvic Diaphragm

A muscular sheet at the base of the pelvis, consisting mainly of the levator ani and the coccygeus muscles, which supports pelvic organs.

Levator Ani

A group of muscles in the pelvis that support the pelvic organs.

Bulbospongiosus

A muscle of the perineum that acts to compress the bulb of the urethra, aiding in the expulsion of urine or semen.

Coccygeus

A small muscle located in the pelvic area, contributing to the pelvic floor's structure and involved in supporting pelvic organs.