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Where is the anterior part of the adult Trichuris trichiura worm found?
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?
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?
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)?
What is the primary cause of Trichuris dysentery syndrome (TDS)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Trichuris trichiura egg?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Trichuris trichiura egg?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Trichuris trichiura infection?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Trichuris trichiura infection?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nematodes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nematodes?
What is the primary mode of infection for intestinal nematodes?
What is the primary mode of infection for intestinal nematodes?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the male reproductive system in nematodes?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the male reproductive system in nematodes?
What does the term 'ovoviviparous' refer to in the context of nematode reproduction?
What does the term 'ovoviviparous' refer to in the context of nematode reproduction?
Which of the following is the common name for the nematode Trichuris trichiura?
Which of the following is the common name for the nematode Trichuris trichiura?
Which of the following statements about the distribution of Trichuris trichiura is correct?
Which of the following statements about the distribution of Trichuris trichiura is correct?
