Ascaris Lumbricoides: Characteristics and Classification
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What is the scientific name of the New World Hookworm?

  • Strongyloides Stercoralis
  • Necator Americanus (correct)
  • Ancylostoma Duodenale
  • Ancylostoma Braziliense

Which characteristic is unique to Ancylostoma Duodenale among the hookworms mentioned?

  • Skin penetration of filariform larvae
  • Median Cutting plates (correct)
  • Longest life span
  • Bulbous esophagus

What is the mode of transmission for Ancylostoma Caninum?

  • Autoinfection
  • Feed on embryonated ova
  • Ingestion of contaminated food
  • Skin penetration of filariform larvae (correct)

Which hookworm species has a life span of 14 years?

<p>Necator Americanus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Strongyloides Stercoralis that distinguishes it from hookworms?

<p>Uterus with egg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the unfertilized ova of Ascaris Lumbricoides?

<p>Elongated cylindrical shape (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is caused by larvae migration of Ascaris Lumbricoides in the lungs?

<p>Ascaris Pneumonitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Trichuris Trichiura eggs?

<p>Bi-polar plugs prominences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body does Trichuris Trichiura primarily affect?

<p>Large Intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for Ascaris Lumbricoides infection?

<p>Ingestion of embryonated ova/eggs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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