Question

what infectious disease produces small lesions or tubercles in the lungs? a emphysema b asthma c pneumonia d tuberculosis e bronchitis

Explanation:

• Emphysema: Lung tissue damage, no tubercles.
• Asthma: Airway inflammation, no tubercles.
• Pneumonia: Lung infection, but not tubercles.
• Tuberculosis: Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, forms tubercles (granulomas) in lungs.
• Bronchitis: Bronchial inflammation, no tubercles.

Answer:

D. tuberculosis