Tuberculosis Quiz about TB 4.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? BiologyHealth, illness and diseaseA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Niki :)Created on: 12-03-13 20:08 What is the name of the main bacterium that causes TB? mycobacterium tuberculosis 1 of 9 How is TB spread? by droplet infection 2 of 9 How can you test for TB? using a chest x-ray 3 of 9 How does TB affect the respiratory system? by damaging and destroying lung tissue 4 of 9 Once the bacteria have been inhaled into the lungs, they multiply in the ____________ primary infection 5 of 9 How do some bacteria avoid the primary infection stage? they produce a thick waxy outer layer which protects them from the enzymes of the macrophages 6 of 9 What is the main treatment for TB? using a cocktail of antibiotics for many months 7 of 9 In a healthy immune system, a mass of tissue called a ____________ forms. tubercule 8 of 9 The most effective ways of controlling TB involve... improving living standards 9 of 9
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