The Most Remarkable Clinical Feature of Tuberculosis Is __________

question 27

Multiple Choice

The most remarkable clinical feature of tuberculosis is __________.

• A) as the disease progresses, pulmonary complaints decrease
• B) treatment only lasts 2 to 4 weeks
• C) it causes back pain in 95% of infected patients
• D) it lacks symptoms

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can perceive, marking the boundary between non-detection and detection of a stimulus.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest change in a stimulus, such as weight or brightness, that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity required to detect a stimulus at least half the time.

Sensory Adaptation

The mechanism by which sensory receptors reduce their sensitivity to sustained stimuli as time progresses.