Mastering the Glossary of Helminthology
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Which one of the following best defines an aberrant parasite?

  • A parasite that has evolved to survive in a new host
  • A parasite that has the ability to change its appearance to avoid detection
  • A parasite that has migrated to a different organ or location in the host's body (correct)
  • A parasite that has the ability to reproduce asexually
  • What is an acanthella?

  • A larval form of a tapeworm
  • A larval form of a thorny-headed worm (correct)
  • A larval form of a fluke
  • A larval form of a roundworm
  • What is the function of the acetabulum in a tapeworm?

  • To absorb nutrients from the host
  • To secrete digestive enzymes
  • To attach to the host's intestine (correct)
  • To produce eggs
  • What are benzimidazoles?

    <p>A family of anthelmintics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a host to be amicrofilaremic?

    <p>The host has no immature filarial parasites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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