17 Questions
What is the primary way humans become infected with tapeworms?
Consuming undercooked pork or beef
What is the main symptom of taeniasis?
Abdominal pain
What is the taxonomic classification of the Taenia solium?
Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Platyhelminthes, Class: Cestoidea
What is the characteristic feature of the scolex in 'armed' tapeworms?
A small button-like structure with retractable hooks
How do tapeworms typically reproduce?
Through a combination of sexual and asexual reproduction
How can tapeworms be controlled?
Through proper cooking and handling of food
Which of the following tapeworms is commonly known as the Dwarf Tapeworm?
Hymenolepis nana
What is the primary host of the Dipylidium caninum tapeworm?
Dogs and cats
What is the body of an adult tapeworm composed of?
A chain of segments called proglottids
Which of the following tapeworms causes Echinococcosis?
Echinococcus granulosis
What is the anterior attachment organ of a tapeworm called?
Scolex
What is the characteristic body shape of Platyhelminthes?
Dorsoventrally flattened
What is the taxonomic classification of Schistosoma haematobium?
Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Platyhelminthes, Class: Trematoda
What is a common characteristic of tapeworms?
Endoparasites
What is the range of sizes of tapeworms?
1mm to 20 meters or longer
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Platyhelminthes?
Body cavity present
How many species of tapeworms are there?
Over 1000
Learn about the classification of Platyhelminthes, including their reproductive methods and life cycles of different species. Understand the characteristics of Cestodes and how they are transmitted to humans.
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