Tuberculosis favors the apical lung lobes due to poorer lymphatic drainage and higher oxygen levels in these regions.
Tuberculosis typically resides in the apical lobes of the lungs due to less efficient lymphatic drainage and higher oxygen content in these areas.
| Front | Why does tuberculosis reside in the apical lobe? |
|---|---|
| Back | TB has apical involvement of the lung due to relatively poor lymphatic flow and increased oxygen content in the apices of the lungs. |
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