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Which flagellate is associated with the urogenital tract?
Which flagellate is associated with the urogenital tract?
- Trichomonas hominis
- Trichomonas vaginalis (correct)
- Giardia intestinalis
- Giardia lamblia
What is the primary organelle of attachment in Giardia lamblia?
What is the primary organelle of attachment in Giardia lamblia?
- Lectin
- Annexins
- Ventral disc (correct)
- Contractile proteins
At which pH can excystation occur in Giardia lamblia?
At which pH can excystation occur in Giardia lamblia?
- Neutral pH (correct)
- Basic pH
- Alkaline pH
- Acidic pH
What is the molecular weight of Giardia lectin (taglin)?
What is the molecular weight of Giardia lectin (taglin)?
Which flagellate is associated with oral infections?
Which flagellate is associated with oral infections?
What is the primary organelle of attachment in Giardia lamblia?
What is the primary organelle of attachment in Giardia lamblia?
Which intestinal flagellate can attach intimately to the intestinal epithelium?
Which intestinal flagellate can attach intimately to the intestinal epithelium?
What can activate the prolectin found within the trophozoite of Giardia lamblia?
What can activate the prolectin found within the trophozoite of Giardia lamblia?
Which lectin is distributed throughout the parasite surface in Giardia lamblia?
Which lectin is distributed throughout the parasite surface in Giardia lamblia?
In which part of the body can excystation occur for Giardia lamblia?
In which part of the body can excystation occur for Giardia lamblia?
What is the primary organelle of attachment in Giardia lamblia?
What is the primary organelle of attachment in Giardia lamblia?
Which lectin is distributed throughout the parasite surface in Giardia lamblia?
Which lectin is distributed throughout the parasite surface in Giardia lamblia?
At which pH can excystation occur in Giardia lamblia?
At which pH can excystation occur in Giardia lamblia?
What can activate the prolectin found within the trophozoite of Giardia lamblia?
What can activate the prolectin found within the trophozoite of Giardia lamblia?
In which part of the body can excystation occur for Giardia lamblia?
In which part of the body can excystation occur for Giardia lamblia?
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Study Notes
Flagellates and their Characteristics
- Trichomonas is associated with the urogenital tract.
- The ventral disk is the primary organelle of attachment in Giardia lamblia.
Giardia lamblia Characteristics
- Excystation in Giardia lamblia can occur at a pH of 2.
- Giardia lectin, also known as taglin, has a molecular weight of approximately 30-32 kDa.
- Trichomonas is associated with oral infections.
Giardia lamblia Attachment and Activation
- Giardia lamblia can attach intimately to the intestinal epithelium.
- The prolectin found within the trophozoite of Giardia lamblia can be activated by phospholipids.
- The lectin taglin is distributed throughout the parasite surface in Giardia lamblia.
Excystation in Giardia lamblia
- Excystation in Giardia lamblia occurs in the small intestine.
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