Quiz on Entamoeba histolytica Morphology and Characteristics
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites?

  • Size range of 10-60 um
  • Multiple pseudopodia (correct)
  • Small, compact karyosome
  • Progressive and rapid motility

    • What is the appearance of Entamoeba histolytica cytoplasm?

  • Granular
  • Presence of large vacuoles
  • Ground-glass appearance (correct)
  • Clear differentiation into ectoplasm and endoplasm

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of Entamoeba histolytica nuclei?

  • Presence of a linin network
  • Uniform distribution of peripheral chromatin (correct)
  • Large and irregular karyosome
  • Multiple nuclei

    • What is the diagnostic inclusion in Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites?

    <p>Multiple RBCs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Entamoeba histolytica is true?

    <p>It can survive for several weeks in a moist environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites

    Protozoan parasites that can cause amoebic dysentery.

    Appearance of Entamoeba cytoplasm

    Ground-glass appearance under a microscope.

    Nuclei characteristic

    Uniform distribution of peripheral chromatin.

    Diagnostic inclusion

    Presence of multiple RBCs within trophozoites.

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    Survival in moist environments

    Entamoeba histolytica can survive for weeks in moisture.

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    Study Notes

    Entamoeba histolytica Trophozoites

    • Not a characteristic: Presence of mitochondria

    Entamoeba histolytica Cytosol

    • Appearance: Granular and contains vacuoles

    Entamoeba histolytica Nuclei

    • Characteristic: Central nucleolus and peripheral chromatin

    Diagnostic Inclusion

    • Chromatid bodies (glycogen vacuoles) in Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites

    General Characteristics

    • True statement: Entamoeba histolytica is an invasive amoeba that causes amoebic dysentery

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    Test your knowledge on the morphology, trophozoite size, motility, and pseudopodia of Entamoeba histolytica in this quiz on Clinical Parasitology Lab Module 2 Unit

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