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Which type of helminths do NOT possess organs of locomotion?
Which type of helminths do NOT possess organs of locomotion?
- Platyhelminths
- Trematodes
- Cestodes (correct)
- Nematodes
What is a central feature of the host response to helminth infection?
What is a central feature of the host response to helminth infection?
- Hyper-eosinophilia (correct)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hypoglycemia
- Leukocytosis
Which helminth group can be divided into hermaphroditic and dioecious flukes?
Which helminth group can be divided into hermaphroditic and dioecious flukes?
- Cestodes
- Nematodes
- Platyhelminths
- Trematodes (correct)
Which organ is NOT a habitat for trematodes?
Which organ is NOT a habitat for trematodes?
Which helminth has a cylindrical body, unlike others?
Which helminth has a cylindrical body, unlike others?
Flashcards
What are Cestodes?
What are Cestodes?
Helminths that lack organs for movement.
What is hyper-eosinophilia?
What is hyper-eosinophilia?
An elevated level of eosinophils in the blood, a common immune response.
What are Trematodes?
What are Trematodes?
Helminths divided into those with both male and female reproductive organs in one individual, and those with separate sexes.
What are Schistosoma spp.?
What are Schistosoma spp.?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Helminths
- Acanthocephalans are a type of helminth that do NOT possess organs of locomotion.
Host Response to Helminth Infection
- A central feature of the host response to helminth infection is eosinophilia, which is a high eosinophil count in the blood.
Classification of Flukes
- The trematode helminth group can be divided into hermaphroditic and dioecious flukes.
Habitat of Trematodes
- The habitat of trematodes does NOT include the brain.
Characteristics of Nematodes
- Nematodes have a cylindrical body, unlike other helminths.
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