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Medical Parasitology: Nematodes - Roundworms Chapter 10a

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Where is the anterior part of the adult Trichuris trichiura worm found?

Hanging in the lumen of the small intestine

In the lumen of the large intestine

Embedded in the mucosa of the large intestine (correct)

Attached to the wall of the caecum

What is the typical lifespan of the Trichuris trichiura worm?

10-15 years

3-5 years

5-10 years (correct)

1-2 years

Which of the following is not a requirement for the life cycle of Trichuris trichiura?

Development of eggs into larvae in the soil

Ingestion of embryonated eggs by humans

Passage of unembryonated eggs in human feces

Presence of an intermediate host (correct)

What is the primary cause of Trichuris dysentery syndrome (TDS)?

Heavy colonic infection with Trichuris worms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Trichuris trichiura egg?

It has bipolar plugs and is brown in color due to bile-stain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for Trichuris trichiura infection?

Ingestion of embryonated eggs in the soil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nematodes?

The male is generally larger than the female. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of infection for intestinal nematodes?

Ingestion of infective eggs or encysted larvae in muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the male reproductive system in nematodes?

Ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ovoviviparous' refer to in the context of nematode reproduction?

Laying eggs containing larvae that immediately hatch Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the common name for the nematode Trichuris trichiura?

Whipworm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the distribution of Trichuris trichiura is correct?

It is distributed globally but more common in the tropics and subtropics. Signup and view all the answers