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Which phylum includes the roundworms?
Which phylum includes the roundworms?
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Which helminth is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
Which helminth is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
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What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
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Which phylum includes the hookworm and the filarial worm?
Which phylum includes the hookworm and the filarial worm?
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What is the main mode of transmission for hookworm infection?
What is the main mode of transmission for hookworm infection?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
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What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
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Which phylum includes the roundworms and flatworms?
Which phylum includes the roundworms and flatworms?
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Which of the following is an example of a flatworm?
Which of the following is an example of a flatworm?
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What is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
What is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of roundworms?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of roundworms?
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Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
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What is the main mode of transmission for pinworm disease?
What is the main mode of transmission for pinworm disease?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
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What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
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What is the location of Enterobius vermicularis in the human body?
What is the location of Enterobius vermicularis in the human body?
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What is the treatment for Ascariasis?
What is the treatment for Ascariasis?
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Which of the following is a symptom of necatoriasis?
Which of the following is a symptom of necatoriasis?
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What is the main mode of transmission for trichinellosis?
What is the main mode of transmission for trichinellosis?
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Which host is affected by elephantiasis?
Which host is affected by elephantiasis?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the gill flukes?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the gill flukes?
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Which parasite uses mimicry to evade the host's immune system?
Which parasite uses mimicry to evade the host's immune system?
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What is the major effect of schistosomiasis?
What is the major effect of schistosomiasis?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
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Which tapeworm infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
Which tapeworm infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
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What is the main mode of transmission for schistosomiasis?
What is the main mode of transmission for schistosomiasis?
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Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
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Which drug is an example of an antihelminthic that targets nondividing organisms?
Which drug is an example of an antihelminthic that targets nondividing organisms?
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What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
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Which drug is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Which drug is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
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Which helminth causes the most prevalent helminthic infection?
Which helminth causes the most prevalent helminthic infection?
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What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
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Which phylum includes the roundworms and flatworms?
Which phylum includes the roundworms and flatworms?
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Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
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Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
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What is the main mode of transmission for hookworm infection?
What is the main mode of transmission for hookworm infection?
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Which phylum includes the roundworms?
Which phylum includes the roundworms?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
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What is the main mode of transmission for pinworm disease?
What is the main mode of transmission for pinworm disease?
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What is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
What is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
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Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
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What is the major effect of schistosomiasis?
What is the major effect of schistosomiasis?
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Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
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Which host is affected by elephantiasis?
Which host is affected by elephantiasis?
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What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
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Which tapeworm infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
Which tapeworm infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
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Which drug is used to target nondividing organisms?
Which drug is used to target nondividing organisms?
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Which drug is commonly used to treat tapeworm infection in humans?
Which drug is commonly used to treat tapeworm infection in humans?
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Which drug is an example of an avermectin antihelminthic?
Which drug is an example of an avermectin antihelminthic?
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Which drug is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Which drug is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
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Which parasite uses mimicry to evade the host's immune system?
Which parasite uses mimicry to evade the host's immune system?
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Which phylum includes the roundworms?
Which phylum includes the roundworms?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
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What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
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What is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
What is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
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Where is Enterobius vermicularis located in the human body?
Where is Enterobius vermicularis located in the human body?
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Which nematode parasite causes anemia and ulcer-like symptoms in humans?
Which nematode parasite causes anemia and ulcer-like symptoms in humans?
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Which nematode parasite causes intestinal pain, vomiting, and constipation in pigs?
Which nematode parasite causes intestinal pain, vomiting, and constipation in pigs?
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Which nematode parasite causes gross swelling of lymphatic tissues in humans?
Which nematode parasite causes gross swelling of lymphatic tissues in humans?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the gill flukes?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the gill flukes?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
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Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the Bedford's flatworm?
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the Bedford's flatworm?
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Which trematode parasite is known as the Chinese liver fluke?
Which trematode parasite is known as the Chinese liver fluke?
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Which trematode parasite causes chronic illness and damage to internal organs in humans?
Which trematode parasite causes chronic illness and damage to internal organs in humans?
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Which cestode parasite infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
Which cestode parasite infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
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Study Notes
Phylum of Roundworms
- Roundworms belong to the phylum Nematoda.
Characteristics of Roundworms
- Roundworms are not flat or segmented.
Largest Nematode Intestinal Parasite
- Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans.
Most Prevalent Helminthic Infection
- Ascaris lumbricoides is the most prevalent helminthic infection.
Antihelminthic Drugs
- Mebendazole is an example of an antihelminthic drug.
- The target of antihelminthic drugs is the parasite's metabolic processes, neuromuscular function, or structural integrity.
Hookworm and Filarial Worm
- Hookworm and filarial worm belong to the phylum Nematoda.
Hookworm Infection
- The main mode of transmission for hookworm infection is through skin penetration.
Classes of Platyhelminthes
- Trematodes include the liver flukes.
- Cestodes include the tapeworms.
Schistosoma mansoni Infection
- The main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection is through skin penetration by cercariae.
Phylum of Roundworms and Flatworms
- Roundworms and flatworms belong to the phylum Nematoda and Platyhelminthes, respectively.
Examples of Flatworms
- Tapeworms are an example of a flatworm.
Pinworm Disease
- The main mode of transmission for pinworm disease is through the ingestion of contaminated food and water.
Elephantiasis
- Humans are affected by elephantiasis.
Antihelminthic Drug Target
- The target of antihelminthic drugs is the parasite's metabolic processes, neuromuscular function, or structural integrity.
Avermectin Antihelminthic
- Ivermectin is an example of an avermectin antihelminthic.
Treatment for Ascariasis
- Mebendazole is used to treat Ascariasis.
Symptom of Necatoriasis
- Abdominal pain is a symptom of necatoriasis.
Trichinellosis
- The main mode of transmission for trichinellosis is through the ingestion of undercooked pork.
Gill Flukes
- Gill flukes belong to the class Monogenea.
Mimicry
- Schistosoma mansoni uses mimicry to evade the host's immune system.
Schistosomiasis
- The major effect of schistosomiasis is chronic illness and damage to internal organs in humans.
Location of Enterobius Vermicularis
- Enterobius vermicularis is located in the large intestine of humans.
Tapeworm Infection
- Taenia saginata is a tapeworm that infects humans through poorly cooked meat.
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Test your knowledge on helminths, the parasitic worms that cause disease in humans. From their classification to their reproductive characteristics, this quiz will cover everything you need to know about these common animal parasites.
