Heterophyes heterophyes Parasite Biology

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Where in the definitive host does Heterophyes heterophyes primarily locate?

Stomach

Small intestine (correct)

Large intestine

Colon

What is the first intermediate host of Heterophyes heterophyes?

Humans

Cats

Fish or Amphibians

Aquatic Snails (correct)

How does Heterophyes heterophyes primarily transmit to the definitive host?

Through skin contact

Mosquito bites

Inhalation of contaminated air

Consumption of undercooked or raw Fish (correct)

What is the pathogenicity of Heterophyes heterophyes in heavy infections?

Severe lung damage Signup and view all the answers

Apart from the small intestine, where else can eggs of Heterophyes heterophyes be found in heavy infections?

Heart, brain, lymph nodes, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Which subclass of Trematoda includes all flukes that are parasitic in domestic animals?

Subclass Digenea Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Trematodes from other organisms?

Flattened dorsoventrally body Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of sucking part used by Digentic Trematodes for fixation?

Tristome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common feature of Cestodes (Tapeworms) that distinguishes them from Trematodes?

Segmented body Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Monogenes Trematodes (Flukes) that sets them apart from Cestodes and Digentic Trematodes?

Unsegmented body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glycocalyx in sucking Part 11 Omar Al Dbabi?

Prevention of infections Signup and view all the answers

Which life stage of Fasciola hepatica is responsible for reproduction through asexual means?

Sporocyst Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of transmission of Fasciola hepatica to the definitive host?

Ingestion of metacercaria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of Fasciola hepatica in the definitive host?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the life cycle of Omar Al Dbabi has a sack of embryos that are released into the snail?

Sporocyst Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinguishing feature between adult Schistosoma and adult Fasciola hepatica?

Shape Signup and view all the answers

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