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What is the primary function of the metacercaria stage in the life cycle of trematodes?
What is the primary function of the metacercaria stage in the life cycle of trematodes?
- To undergo metamorphosis in the intermediate host
- To produce eggs that are released into the environment
- To infect the definitive host (correct)
- To migrate to the liver of the host
Which of the following species is NOT a type of fluke?
Which of the following species is NOT a type of fluke?
- Fasciola hepatica
- Schistosoma spp.
- Paragonimus westermani
- Diphyllobothrium latum (correct)
What is the primary host for the species Clonorchis sinensis?
What is the primary host for the species Clonorchis sinensis?
- Snail
- Human (correct)
- Crab
- Fish
Which of the following characteristics is NOT diagnostic for the species Echinococcus sp.?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT diagnostic for the species Echinococcus sp.?
Which of the following is a common intermediate host for trematodes?
Which of the following is a common intermediate host for trematodes?
What is the primary role of the intermediate host in the life cycle of trematodes?
What is the primary role of the intermediate host in the life cycle of trematodes?
Which of the following species is characterized by the presence of a cercaria stage in its life cycle?
Which of the following species is characterized by the presence of a cercaria stage in its life cycle?
What is the distinct feature of the genus Diphyllobothrium?
What is the distinct feature of the genus Diphyllobothrium?
Which of the following parasitic worms is NOT a type of nematode?
Which of the following parasitic worms is NOT a type of nematode?
What is the primary diagnostic feature of the species Paragonimus westermani?
What is the primary diagnostic feature of the species Paragonimus westermani?
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