Bacteria That Typically Affects the Lungs but Also Attacks the Brain,spinal

question 2

Multiple Choice

Bacteria that typically affects the lungs but also attacks the brain,spinal cord,and kidneys is:

• A) Tuberculosis (TB)
• B) Meningitis
• C) Viral hepatitis
• D) HIV

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Definitions:

Denatured

The process in which proteins or nucleic acids lose their tertiary structure and function due to external stress or compounds.

Gap Junctions

Cell structures that allow for the direct communication between cells through the connecting of cytoplasmic channels, enabling the transfer of various molecules and ions.

Channel Proteins

Proteins that form pores in a cell membrane, allowing specific ions or molecules to pass through.

Hydrophilic Head

The part of a molecule, particularly in lipids, that is attracted to water.