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What is the primary mode of acquiring helminth infections?
What is the primary mode of acquiring helminth infections?
- By ingesting the larval stage or eggs in feces (correct)
- Through inhalation of contaminated air
- Through direct contact with an infected host
- Through the bite of an infected insect
What is the characteristic shape of Trematodes?
What is the characteristic shape of Trematodes?
- Flat
- Ribbon-like
- Round
- Leaf-like (correct)
Which type of helminth has a truly parasitic lifestyle, existing primarily inside the host?
Which type of helminth has a truly parasitic lifestyle, existing primarily inside the host?
- Platyhelminths
- Nematodes
- Trematodes
- Cestodes (correct)
What is the function of the cuticle in helminths?
What is the function of the cuticle in helminths?
How do helminths acquire nutrients?
How do helminths acquire nutrients?
What is the characteristic of the nervous system in helminths?
What is the characteristic of the nervous system in helminths?
Which of the following protozoa is the only human parasite that moves by cilia?
Which of the following protozoa is the only human parasite that moves by cilia?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Trichomonas vaginalis?
Which of the following flagellates is an intestinal parasite causing a diarrheal illness?
Which of the following flagellates is an intestinal parasite causing a diarrheal illness?
What is the name of the disease caused by Leishmania?
What is the name of the disease caused by Leishmania?
In which stage is Leishmania infective and found in the sandfly vector?
In which stage is Leishmania infective and found in the sandfly vector?
How long can Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites survive in urine, semen, and water?
How long can Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites survive in urine, semen, and water?
What is the characteristic symptom of Enterobiasis or pinworm infection?
What is the characteristic symptom of Enterobiasis or pinworm infection?
What is the diagnosis method used for Enterobiasis?
What is the diagnosis method used for Enterobiasis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Ankylostomiasis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Ankylostomiasis?
What is the characteristic feature of Shistosoma mansoni eggs?
What is the characteristic feature of Shistosoma mansoni eggs?
What is the body site of adult Ankylostoma duodenale?
What is the body site of adult Ankylostoma duodenale?
What is the mode of skin penetration by Shistosoma mansoni larva?
What is the mode of skin penetration by Shistosoma mansoni larva?
