Containing pus

Containing pus

• A. Hepatitis
• B. Purulent
• C. Hemoptysis
• D. Gastrectasia

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is naming the descriptor used when material contains pus. Purulent describes a discharge or exudate that contains pus, which consists of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris signaling an infection. The other terms refer to different conditions: hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, hemoptysis is coughing up blood, and gastrectasia is dilation of the stomach. Since we’re describing something that contains pus, purulent is the correct term.

The main concept here is naming the descriptor used when material contains pus. Purulent describes a discharge or exudate that contains pus, which consists of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris signaling an infection. The other terms refer to different conditions: hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, hemoptysis is coughing up blood, and gastrectasia is dilation of the stomach. Since we’re describing something that contains pus, purulent is the correct term.