Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of tuberculosis (TB) to a group of nursing students. Which statement accurately describes the role of granulomas in TB infection?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. Granulomas are structures formed by the immune system in an attempt to encapsulate and contain TB bacteria, preventing their spread and aiding in their destruction.

B) Incorrect. Granulomas are not clusters of active TB bacteria; they are the body's response to containing the bacteria.

C) Incorrect. TB bacteria interact with the immune system within granulomas, leading to the formation of these structures.

D) Incorrect. Granulomas are not the primary site of TB bacteria replication; instead, they are formed to limit bacterial replication and spread.




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