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What distinguishes the egg of hookworm when released by the worm in the intestine from when passed in feces?
What distinguishes the egg of hookworm when released by the worm in the intestine from when passed in feces?
- It is larger in size in the intestine and smaller in size in feces
- It contains a segmented ovum in the intestine and an unsegmented ovum in feces
- It contains a colored shell in the intestine and a colorless shell in feces
- It contains an unsegmented ovum in the intestine and a segmented ovum in feces (correct)
What is the infective stage of hookworm found in soil called?
What is the infective stage of hookworm found in soil called?
- Filariform larva (correct)
- Rhabditiform larva
- Filiform larva
- Segmented larva
How does the rhabditiform larva of hookworm differ from Strongyloides stercoralis larva?
How does the rhabditiform larva of hookworm differ from Strongyloides stercoralis larva?
- Rhabditiform larva is smaller than Strongyloides larva
- Rhabditiform larva has a longer buccal cavity compared to Strongyloides larva
- Rhabditiform larva has a small genital primordium compared to Strongyloides larva (correct)
- Rhabditiform larva has more blastomeres compared to Strongyloides larva
What is the main symptom of chronic hookworm infections?
What is the main symptom of chronic hookworm infections?
What is the blood loss per adult for Ancylostoma duodenale?
What is the blood loss per adult for Ancylostoma duodenale?
What is the size range of hookworm eggs?
What is the size range of hookworm eggs?
How long does it take for larvae to develop to infectivity within fertile eggs?
How long does it take for larvae to develop to infectivity within fertile eggs?
Where do the larvae mature further after penetrating the alveolar walls?
Where do the larvae mature further after penetrating the alveolar walls?
What is the term used for the infective stage of an embryonated egg with L3 larva?
What is the term used for the infective stage of an embryonated egg with L3 larva?
How long does it take for adult worms to live?
How long does it take for adult worms to live?
What is the primary clinical manifestation of ascariasis?
What is the primary clinical manifestation of ascariasis?
What term is used for the stage when the egg hatches in the intestines and penetrates the mucosa?
What term is used for the stage when the egg hatches in the intestines and penetrates the mucosa?
What is the size range of the female Capillaria philippinensis worm?
What is the size range of the female Capillaria philippinensis worm?
How are the eggs of Capillaria philippinensis different from those of Trichuris trichiura?
How are the eggs of Capillaria philippinensis different from those of Trichuris trichiura?
What distinguishes a typical female Capillaria philippinensis from an atypical female?
What distinguishes a typical female Capillaria philippinensis from an atypical female?
Which natural source serves as an intermediate host for Capillaria philippinensis?
Which natural source serves as an intermediate host for Capillaria philippinensis?
What feature distinguishes the male Capillaria philippinensis worm?
What feature distinguishes the male Capillaria philippinensis worm?
Which term describes the production of larvae by the first generation female Capillaria philippinensis worms?
Which term describes the production of larvae by the first generation female Capillaria philippinensis worms?
