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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites?
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?
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?
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?
What is the diagnostic inclusion in Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites?
Which of the following statements about Entamoeba histolytica is true?
Which of the following statements about Entamoeba histolytica is true?
Flashcards
Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites
Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites
Protozoan parasites that can cause amoebic dysentery.
Appearance of Entamoeba cytoplasm
Appearance of Entamoeba cytoplasm
Ground-glass appearance under a microscope.
Nuclei characteristic
Nuclei characteristic
Uniform distribution of peripheral chromatin.
Diagnostic inclusion
Diagnostic inclusion
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Survival in moist environments
Survival in moist environments
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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
