70 Questions
Which phylum includes the roundworms?
Phylum Nematoda
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Ascaris lumbricoides
Which helminth is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
Enterobius vermicularis
Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Praziquantel
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
Nondividing organisms
Which of the following is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Amoxicillin
Which phylum includes the hookworm and the filarial worm?
Phylum Nematoda
What is the main mode of transmission for hookworm infection?
Walking barefoot in human feces
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
Class Trematoda
What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
Swimming in infected water
Which phylum includes the roundworms and flatworms?
Phylum Nematoda
Which of the following is an example of a flatworm?
Schistosoma mansoni
What is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
Pinworm disease
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of roundworms?
Flat bodies
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Ascaris lumbricoides
What is the main mode of transmission for pinworm disease?
Nail biting
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Cestoda
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
Helminthic infections
What is the location of Enterobius vermicularis in the human body?
Gastrointestinal tract
What is the treatment for Ascariasis?
Mebendazole
Which of the following is a symptom of necatoriasis?
Ulcer-like symptoms
What is the main mode of transmission for trichinellosis?
Eating undercooked pork
Which host is affected by elephantiasis?
Humans
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the gill flukes?
Class Monogenea
Which parasite uses mimicry to evade the host's immune system?
Clonorchis sinensis
What is the major effect of schistosomiasis?
Damage to internal organs
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Class Cestoda
Which tapeworm infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
Taenia solium
What is the main mode of transmission for schistosomiasis?
Swimming in infected water
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Necator americanus
Which drug is an example of an antihelminthic that targets nondividing organisms?
Albendazole
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
Dividing organisms
Which drug is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Metronidazole
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
Trematoda
Which helminth causes the most prevalent helminthic infection?
Roundworm
What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
Contaminated food and water
Which phylum includes the roundworms and flatworms?
Nematoda
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Roundworm
Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Praziquantel
What is the main mode of transmission for hookworm infection?
Skin penetration
Which phylum includes the roundworms?
Nematoda
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Cestoda
What is the main mode of transmission for pinworm disease?
Food-borne
What is the most prevalent helminthic infection?
Pinworm disease
Which helminth is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Ascariasis
What is the major effect of schistosomiasis?
Elephantiasis
Which of the following is an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Mebendazole
Which host is affected by elephantiasis?
Humans
What is the target of antihelminthic drugs?
Parasitic infections
Which tapeworm infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
Taenia solium
Which drug is used to target nondividing organisms?
Praziquantel
Which drug is commonly used to treat tapeworm infection in humans?
Mebendazole
Which drug is an example of an avermectin antihelminthic?
Ivermectin
Which drug is NOT an example of an antihelminthic drug?
Ibuprofen
Which parasite uses mimicry to evade the host's immune system?
Filarial worm
Which phylum includes the roundworms?
Nematoda
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Cestoda
What is the main mode of transmission for Schistosoma mansoni infection?
Contaminated food and water
What is the largest nematode intestinal parasite found in humans?
Ascaris
Where is Enterobius vermicularis located in the human body?
Intestines
Which nematode parasite causes anemia and ulcer-like symptoms in humans?
Necator americanus
Which nematode parasite causes intestinal pain, vomiting, and constipation in pigs?
Trichinella spiralis
Which nematode parasite causes gross swelling of lymphatic tissues in humans?
Wuchereria bancrofti
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the liver flukes?
Trematoda
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the gill flukes?
Monogenea
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the tapeworms?
Cestoda
Which class of Platyhelminthes includes the Bedford's flatworm?
Turbellaria
Which trematode parasite is known as the Chinese liver fluke?
Clonorchis sinensis
Which trematode parasite causes chronic illness and damage to internal organs in humans?
Schistosoma mansoni
Which cestode parasite infects humans through poorly cooked meat?
Taenia saginata
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.
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.
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