When the centers of tubercles break down into _____ lesions, they gradually heal by calcification that replaces normal lung tissue.

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The breakdown of tubercles into necrotic caseous lesions is a characteristic feature of tuberculosis. These lesions gradually heal by calcification which replaces normal lung tissue. Hence, option C is the correct answer. The other options, including primary and secondary lesions, granulomas and tertiary lesions, are not directly associated with the calcification of necrotic caseous lesions.

When the Centers of Tubercles Break Down into _____ Lesions