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What is the process through which hookworm larvae enter the host?
What is the process through which hookworm larvae enter the host?
- By inhalation
- Oral ingestion
- Penetrating unbroken skin (correct)
- Through the nose
How many times do hookworm larvae moult before becoming infective?
How many times do hookworm larvae moult before becoming infective?
- Three times
- Two times (correct)
- Four times
- One time
Which animals can be infected by Ancylostoma duodenale, aside from humans?
Which animals can be infected by Ancylostoma duodenale, aside from humans?
- Birds and reptiles
- Cats and dogs (correct)
- Cows and sheep
- Fish and amphibians
Where does a gravid female pinworm lay her eggs?
Where does a gravid female pinworm lay her eggs?
How does the pinworm life cycle begin?
How does the pinworm life cycle begin?
Under what conditions do hookworm larvae hatch in 1 to 2 days?
Under what conditions do hookworm larvae hatch in 1 to 2 days?
Where do adult female pinworms deposit eggs?
Where do adult female pinworms deposit eggs?
How long can eggs of pinworms survive in the perianal regions?
How long can eggs of pinworms survive in the perianal regions?
Where do male and female pinworms usually mate?
Where do male and female pinworms usually mate?
How many times do pinworm larvae molt before becoming adults?
How many times do pinworm larvae molt before becoming adults?
Which part of the body do gravid female pinworms migrate outside of during the night?
Which part of the body do gravid female pinworms migrate outside of during the night?
What is the average lifespan of adult male pinworms?
What is the average lifespan of adult male pinworms?
What type of circulatory system do cephalopods have?
What type of circulatory system do cephalopods have?
How many pairs of main nerve cords do molluscs typically have?
How many pairs of main nerve cords do molluscs typically have?
What do all molluscs have in common in terms of sensory capabilities?
What do all molluscs have in common in terms of sensory capabilities?
How do some molluscs reproduce?
How do some molluscs reproduce?
What feature distinguishes Class Monoplacophora within Phylum Mollusca?
What feature distinguishes Class Monoplacophora within Phylum Mollusca?
How do snails reproduce compared to marine snails like the apple snail?
How do snails reproduce compared to marine snails like the apple snail?
What is the English name for the mollusc known as 'chiton'?
What is the English name for the mollusc known as 'chiton'?
Where do chitons primarily live?
Where do chitons primarily live?
How many nephridia do chitons typically have?
How many nephridia do chitons typically have?
What is the meaning of 'Polyplacophora' in Greek?
What is the meaning of 'Polyplacophora' in Greek?
How do chitons protect themselves?
How do chitons protect themselves?
Which class of molluscs includes chitons?
Which class of molluscs includes chitons?
What is the main organ used for respiration in most molluscs?
What is the main organ used for respiration in most molluscs?
How do molluscs with radula use it in feeding?
How do molluscs with radula use it in feeding?
What organ in molluscs collects fluids from the coelom for excretion?
What organ in molluscs collects fluids from the coelom for excretion?
Which of the following is true about the circulatory system of most molluscs?
Which of the following is true about the circulatory system of most molluscs?
What is the function of labial palps in bivalves' feeding process?
What is the function of labial palps in bivalves' feeding process?
What type of symmetry do molluscs exhibit?
What type of symmetry do molluscs exhibit?
