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What is the shape of the body of the flatworms, except for Schistosoma?
What is the shape of the body of the flatworms, except for Schistosoma?
- Flattened dorsoventrally (correct)
- Spherical
- Cylindrical
- Segmented
Which statement about the digestive system of flatworms is correct?
Which statement about the digestive system of flatworms is correct?
- They possess a specialized stomach.
- Their mouth is located at the posterior end.
- They obtain food through diffusion. (correct)
- They have a well-defined digestive canal.
What type of reproductive system do most flatworms possess?
What type of reproductive system do most flatworms possess?
- Asexual reproduction only
- Only male reproductive organs
- Unisexual with separate sexes
- Hermaphroditic with both male and female organs (correct)
What structure is NOT found in the organs of fixation in flatworms?
What structure is NOT found in the organs of fixation in flatworms?
Which segment of a tapeworm is characterized by fully developed reproductive organs?
Which segment of a tapeworm is characterized by fully developed reproductive organs?
In which type of organism is a unisexual reproductive system commonly found?
In which type of organism is a unisexual reproductive system commonly found?
What is the primary method by which flatworms fix themselves in place?
What is the primary method by which flatworms fix themselves in place?
What is a significant feature of the morphologic structure of nematodes compared to flatworms?
What is a significant feature of the morphologic structure of nematodes compared to flatworms?
Which parasite transmission method is most commonly associated with contaminated food and water?
Which parasite transmission method is most commonly associated with contaminated food and water?
What type of reproduction is most common in parasitic organisms, except for schistosomes?
What type of reproduction is most common in parasitic organisms, except for schistosomes?
Which symptom is not typically associated with parasitic infections?
Which symptom is not typically associated with parasitic infections?
What is a characteristic feature of adult parasites that have specific adaptations?
What is a characteristic feature of adult parasites that have specific adaptations?
Which of the following is an important mode of transmission for parasitic diseases?
Which of the following is an important mode of transmission for parasitic diseases?
Which symptom is typically associated with liver involvement due to parasitic infections?
Which symptom is typically associated with liver involvement due to parasitic infections?
What might be a consequence of infections caused by certain parasites that affect the respiratory system?
What might be a consequence of infections caused by certain parasites that affect the respiratory system?
What is the usual course of development for parasitic infections?
What is the usual course of development for parasitic infections?
How are parasitic infections commonly transmitted through the oral route?
How are parasitic infections commonly transmitted through the oral route?
Which of the following symptoms is least likely to indicate a parasitic infection affecting the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following symptoms is least likely to indicate a parasitic infection affecting the gastrointestinal tract?
In which scenario could maternal transmission of a parasitic infection occur?
In which scenario could maternal transmission of a parasitic infection occur?
Which parasites are known to be dioecious?
Which parasites are known to be dioecious?
Which symptom is associated with infestations affecting the respiratory system?
Which symptom is associated with infestations affecting the respiratory system?
What might be a consequence of parasitic infections related to nutrient absorption?
What might be a consequence of parasitic infections related to nutrient absorption?
What role do cysts play in the transmission of parasitic diseases?
What role do cysts play in the transmission of parasitic diseases?
Which of the following best describes the pattern of symptoms associated with filarial infections?
Which of the following best describes the pattern of symptoms associated with filarial infections?
What distinguishes the reproductive system of Schistosoma from most flatworms?
What distinguishes the reproductive system of Schistosoma from most flatworms?
Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of flatworms?
Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of flatworms?
What is the main function of spines on the cuticle of flatworms?
What is the main function of spines on the cuticle of flatworms?
In which segment of a tapeworm are the reproductive organs not fully developed?
In which segment of a tapeworm are the reproductive organs not fully developed?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the digestive system of flatworms?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the digestive system of flatworms?
What type of body shape do tapeworms exhibit?
What type of body shape do tapeworms exhibit?
Which characteristic is typical of the body segments of tapeworms?
Which characteristic is typical of the body segments of tapeworms?
What is the role of the rostellum in tapeworms?
What is the role of the rostellum in tapeworms?
Flashcards
Flatworm body plan
Flatworm body plan
Flatworms are bilaterally symmetrical, unsegmented animals with a flattened dorsoventral body. They lack a body cavity.
Flatworm organs of fixation
Flatworm organs of fixation
Flatworms use suckers (oral and ventral) and spines for attaching to their host.
Flatworm digestive system
Flatworm digestive system
Flatworms have a simple digestive system with a mouth, muscular pharynx, and two intestinal caeca that end blindly.
Flatworm reproduction
Flatworm reproduction
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Tapeworm body plan
Tapeworm body plan
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Tapeworm organs of fixation
Tapeworm organs of fixation
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Tapeworm segment development
Tapeworm segment development
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Roundworm body plan
Roundworm body plan
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Tapeworm Segmentation
Tapeworm Segmentation
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Tapeworm Suckers and Hooklets
Tapeworm Suckers and Hooklets
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Tapeworm Buccal Cavity
Tapeworm Buccal Cavity
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Tapeworm Sex
Tapeworm Sex
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Infective Stages
Infective Stages
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Modes of Parasite Transmission
Modes of Parasite Transmission
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Clinical Manifestations: Abdominal
Clinical Manifestations: Abdominal
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Clinical Manifestations: Hepatic
Clinical Manifestations: Hepatic
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Flatworm Fixation
Flatworm Fixation
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Tapeworm Body Structure
Tapeworm Body Structure
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Tapeworm Segment Maturation
Tapeworm Segment Maturation
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Roundworm Digestive System
Roundworm Digestive System
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Schistosoma Exception
Schistosoma Exception
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Tapeworm Attachment Structures
Tapeworm Attachment Structures
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What are the infective stages of parasites?
What are the infective stages of parasites?
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How are parasites transmitted?
How are parasites transmitted?
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What are the clinical manifestations of parasitic infections?
What are the clinical manifestations of parasitic infections?
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What is elephantiasis?
What is elephantiasis?
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Study Notes
Parasitology - Lecture 2: Helminthology
- Helminths are a group of parasitic worms
- Platyhelminths (flatworms) include:
- Cestodes (tapeworms)
- Live in the intestine
- Example: Taenia, Echinococcus
- Trematodes (flukes)
- Live in the liver, intestines
- Example: Schistosoma, Fasciola
- Cestodes (tapeworms)
- Nematodes (roundworms)
- Live in the intestines, skin, and other tissues.
- Examples: Ascaris, Trichuris, Ancylostoma, Necator, Enterobius, Strongyloides, Wuchereria, Onchocerca, Loa
- Live in either mature or immature forms in humans
Morphological Characteristics of Trematodes (Flukes)
- Body: Flattened dorsoventrally (leaf-like), except Schistosoma (rounded female)
- Body Cavity: Absent (no body cavity)
- Segmentation: Unsegmented
- Symmetry: Bilateral symmetry
- Organs of Fixation: Oral sucker (anterior end), ventral sucker (ventral surface), spines to aid fixation
- Digestive System: Mouth at anterior end, muscular pharynx, two intestinal caeca
- Reproduction: Hermaphrodites (except Schistosoma, which is unisexual)
Morphological Characteristics of Cestodes (Tapeworms)
- Body: Flattened dorsoventrally
- Body Cavity: Absent
- Segmentation: Segmented into scolex, neck, and strobila
- Fixation: Scolex (head) with suckers or grooves (bothria), rostellum (terminal protuberance) with hooks
- Reproduction: Hermaphrodite in each mature segment; cross- and auto-copulation
- Strobila: The actively dividing part, which forms the segments (proglottids)
Morphological Characteristics of Nematodes (Roundworms)
- Body: Cylindrical, rounded cross section
- Body Cavity: Present (pseudocoelom)
- Segmentation: Unsegmented
- Sexes: Separate sexes (unisexual), females longer than males
- Digestive System: Mouth, esophagus (various shapes), intestine that ends in the anus
- Other characteristics: May have lips, papillae, buccal cavity, or teeth.
Differences Between Cestodes, Trematodes, and Nematodes
- Shape: Tape-like (segmented) for cestodos, leaf-like/unsegmented for trematodes and Cylindrical for nematodes
- Head End: Suckers/hooklets present, for cestodes and trematodes, but absent in nematodes.
- Alimentary Canal: Absent in cestodes, incomplete/present in trematodes and complete in nematodes.
- Body Cavity: Absent for both trematodes and cestodes and present in nematodes
- Sexes: Monecious (except Schistosoma) for both trematodes and cestodes, and Diecious in nematodes
Life Cycle of Helminths:
- Life cycles vary among different helminth species, often involving multiple hosts and larval stages.
- Specifically, the diagrams illustrate the general stages of eggs, larval stage, and adult stage in Trematoda, Cestoda, and Nematoda; showing the involvement of intermediate hosts for some species.
Mode of Transmission of Helminthic Infections
- Oral: Ingestion of contaminated food, water or infected fingers
- Skin Penetration: Parasites that penetrate the skin
- Vector: Transmission by various insects (e.g., mosquitos)
- Direct: Person to person transmission
- Vertical: Mother-to-child transmission.
Clinical Presentations of Helminthic Infections
- Intestinal Flukes: Abdominal colic, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, vitamin deficiencies.
- Hepatobiliary Trematodes: Prolonged fever, right hypochondrium pain, jaundice, hepatomegaly.
- Lung Trematodes: Chest pain, cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, respiratory failure.
- Blood Flukes (Schistosoma): Hepatosplenomegally, esophageal varices, hematemesis, melena.
- Lymphatic Helminths: Elephantiasis.
Diagnosis of Helminthic Infections
- Clinical presentation: (Symptoms, physical signs)
- Laboratory: Microscopic examination of stool or sputum for eggs, larval stages.
- Radiological: X-ray, ultrasound, CT, or MRI.
- Serological tests: Detect antibodies in serum.
- Skin tests: To detect specific hypersensitivity.
Questions
- Which parasite is segmented and has no body cavity?: Cestoda
- Which parasite needs a snail as an intermediate host?: Trematoda
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