A portal of entry is needed for an organism to gain access to the host. Which of the following is the portal of entry for TB?
A) Neurological system
B) Urinary system
C) Respiratory system
D) Gastrointestinal system
Ans: C
Feedback: The portal of entry for M. tuberculosis is through the respiratory tract.
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