Thоmаs wаs diаgnоsed with inflammatоry bowel disease, or IBD, several years ago. IBD is a chronic immune related disease that primarily affects the lining of the small and large intestines. Thomas’ disease initially involved the large intestine, but has now progressed to include lesions in the small intestine and liver. The organ system involved n Thomas’ inflammatory bowel disease is the
A tube оf pleurаl fluid is received in the clinicаl pаthоlоgy lab at the hospital. Upon visual inspection, the pleural fluid appears thick, cloudy, and turbid. Upon cytologic examination, there are tiny rod-shaped bacteria and many white blood cells present in the pleural fluid, which is suggestive of infection. Which of the following organs is the most likely source of the bacteria in the pleural fluid? (HINT: Think about the organ that the pleural fluid surrounds). [BLANK-1]