Ghon Complex and Tuberculosis Quiz

What is a Ghon focus?

• A type of lung infection

• A gray-white granuloma in the lungs

• A type of bacteria

• A medication for TB

Where is a Ghon focus typically located?

• Upper segments of the lower lobes and lower segments of the upper lobe

• Middle segments of the upper lobes

• Lower segments of the lower lobes

• Upper segments of the upper lobes

What happens to a Ghon focus during the development of a Gohn Complex?

• It becomes a solid mass

• It undergoes soft necrosis

• It turns into a liquid

• It disappears completely

What forms along lymph channels during the development of a Gohn Complex?

• Fibrous tissues

• Caseous granulomas

• Liquid pus

• Solid tumors

What happens to a Gohn Complex over time?

• It enlarges and spreads

• It shrinks, becomes fibrous and calcified

• It remains unchanged

• It turns into a liquid

How is a Gohn Complex detected?

• Blood test

• MRI scan

• Chest X-rays

• Ultrasound

What is the significance of a Ghon focus in tuberculosis?

• It indicates a bacterial infection

• It is a sign of lung cancer

• It is a primary lesion in TB

• It shows a viral infection

What does the term "caseous" refer to in caseous granulomas?

• Cheese-like appearance

• Liquid form

• Hard and solid

• Transparent

Which part of the lung is NOT typically associated with a Ghon focus?

• Upper segments of the lower lobes

• Lower segments of the upper lobe

• Middle segments of the upper lobes

• Upper segments of the upper lobes

What is the primary method for visualizing a Gohn Complex?

• Blood test

• MRI scan

• Chest X-rays

• CT scan