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Tuberculin test screens for_____________?

Correct answer: B. Cell mediated immunity

  • A. Hemoral immunity
  • B. Cell mediated immunity
  • C. Complement function
  • D. Phagocyte dysfunction

Explanation

The tuberculin skin test is a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction mediated by sensitised T lymphocytes, so it reflects cell-mediated immunity. It does not directly measure humoral antibodies, complement or phagocyte function.

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