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What is the primary habitat of Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the primary habitat of Entamoeba histolytica?
Which of the following stages is NOT part of the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica?
Which of the following stages is NOT part of the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica?
What characteristic structure is found in the trophozoite stage of Entamoeba histolytica?
What characteristic structure is found in the trophozoite stage of Entamoeba histolytica?
Which of the following diseases is caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
Which of the following diseases is caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
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What is the classification of Entamoeba histolytica within its kingdom?
What is the classification of Entamoeba histolytica within its kingdom?
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Study Notes
Entamoeba Histolytica
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Classification:
- Kingdom - Protista
- Phylum - Protozoa
- Class - Rhizopoda
- Genus - Entamoeba
- Species - histolytica
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Distribution:
- Worldwide
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Habit and Habitat:
- A common parasite in the large intestine of humans
- Also found in amoebic abscesses and liver
- It invades the mucosa and submucosa of the large intestine
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Morphology:
- Exists in 3 stages:
- Trophozoite
- Cyst
- Pre-cyst
- Features of Trophozoite include pseudopodia, ectoplasm, karyosome, nucleus, and a vacuole containing the REC
- Exists in 3 stages:
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Life Cycle:
- Relatively simple
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Mode of Infection:
- Not specified
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Incubation Period:
- Not specified
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Pathogenicity:
- Not specified
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Treatment:
- Not specified
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Prophylaxis:
- Not specified
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Description
Explore the fascinating classification, distribution, and morphology of Entamoeba histolytica, a common parasitic organism in humans. This quiz covers its life cycle stages, including trophozoite and cyst forms, as well as its ecological habits and habitats. Test your knowledge on this important protozoan.
