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Which part of the human body does Ascaris lumbricoides primarily infect?
Which part of the human body does Ascaris lumbricoides primarily infect?
What is the size of an adult Ascaris lumbricoides worm?
What is the size of an adult Ascaris lumbricoides worm?
How many eggs does a sexually mature female Ascaris lumbricoides worm produce per day?
How many eggs does a sexually mature female Ascaris lumbricoides worm produce per day?
How do humans get infected with Ascaris lumbricoides?
How do humans get infected with Ascaris lumbricoides?
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At what stage does the second stage larvae of Ascaris lumbricoides hatch out?
At what stage does the second stage larvae of Ascaris lumbricoides hatch out?
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Study Notes
Ascaris lumbricoides Infection
- Ascaris lumbricoides primarily infects the small intestine in the human body.
Characteristics of Ascaris lumbricoides
- An adult Ascaris lumbricoides worm measures around 20-40 cm in length.
- A sexually mature female Ascaris lumbricoides worm produces approximately 200,000 eggs per day.
Infection and Life Cycle
- Humans get infected with Ascaris lumbricoides through the ingestion of contaminated food and water containing eggs that have matured in the environment.
- The second stage larvae of Ascaris lumbricoides hatch out in the small intestine.
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Test your knowledge about Ascaris lumbricoides with this informative quiz. Learn about its characteristics, life cycle, and its impact on human health. Challenge yourself and become an expert on this intestinal roundworm.
