Tuberculosis is a disease of the __________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Lungs.
· Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs, though it can also impact other parts of the body.
· It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
· TB is a contagious disease that spreads through the air when a person with active TB of the lungs coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
· Common symptoms of pulmonary TB include a persistent cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood.
· TB can be latent (inactive) or active; latent TB shows no symptoms and is not contagious, while active TB is symptomatic and can spread to others.
· Treatment typically involves a long course of multiple antibiotics to ensure the bacteria are fully eradicated.
Information Booster:
· Heart : The heart can be affected by various diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
· Pancreas : The pancreas can be affected by conditions such as pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and diabetes.
· Liver : The liver is prone to diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.