BMS FREE BMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science Pathology and Microbiology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which type of necrosis is most commonly associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection?

Accepted Answer

Caseous necrosis

Answer

Caseous necrosis produces a soft, white, cheese-like appearance characteristic of tuberculosis granulomas.

Question 2

What is the primary virulence factor that allows Staphylococcus aureus to resist phagocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Protein A

Answer

Protein A binds the Fc region of IgG antibodies, preventing opsonization and phagocytic killing.

Question 3

In the context of embalming, which pathogen is classified as a CDC Biosafety Level 3 organism?

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer

M. tuberculosis requires BSL-3 precautions due to its airborne transmission and serious infection risk during embalming procedures.

Question 4

Which immunoglobulin class is the first antibody produced during a primary immune response?

Accepted Answer

IgM

Answer

IgM is the earliest antibody produced and is effective at agglutination due to its pentameric structure.

Question 5

What type of inflammation is characterized by the formation of granulomas with multinucleated giant cells?

Accepted Answer

Chronic granulomatous inflammation

Answer

Chronic granulomatous inflammation features organized collections of macrophages that fuse into multinucleated giant cells around persistent irritants.

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BMS FREE BMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science Pathology and Microbiology Questions and Answers 2