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What is the most common manifestation of extraintestinal amebiasis?
What is the most common manifestation of extraintestinal amebiasis?
Which of the following is primarily responsible for the asexual reproduction of ciliates?
Which of the following is primarily responsible for the asexual reproduction of ciliates?
Which organism is the only known human parasite among the ciliates?
Which organism is the only known human parasite among the ciliates?
What structure in Balantidium coli leads to the cytostome or mouth?
What structure in Balantidium coli leads to the cytostome or mouth?
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What typically happens after conjugation in ciliates?
What typically happens after conjugation in ciliates?
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In the context of Balantidium coli, what does the cyst stage primarily have in terms of visibility?
In the context of Balantidium coli, what does the cyst stage primarily have in terms of visibility?
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Which complication may result from severe chronic infections of Entamoeba histolytica?
Which complication may result from severe chronic infections of Entamoeba histolytica?
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What role do micronuclei play in ciliates?
What role do micronuclei play in ciliates?
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What characteristic distinguishes protozoans from multicellular organisms?
What characteristic distinguishes protozoans from multicellular organisms?
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What mode of nutrition is common among protozoans?
What mode of nutrition is common among protozoans?
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Which protozoan is known to be a pathogenic species in humans?
Which protozoan is known to be a pathogenic species in humans?
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What feature is primarily used by amoebas for movement?
What feature is primarily used by amoebas for movement?
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How many nuclei can the cysts of E. coli possess?
How many nuclei can the cysts of E. coli possess?
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What type of environment do protozoans predominantly inhabit?
What type of environment do protozoans predominantly inhabit?
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Which of the following is NOT a major group of protozoans based on locomotion?
Which of the following is NOT a major group of protozoans based on locomotion?
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What is the primary characteristic of Entamoeba cells?
What is the primary characteristic of Entamoeba cells?
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What is a potential complication of acute infections that can lead to life-threatening consequences?
What is a potential complication of acute infections that can lead to life-threatening consequences?
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In what context is extraintestinal infection considered serious?
In what context is extraintestinal infection considered serious?
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What might be a reason for severe symptoms in infected individuals?
What might be a reason for severe symptoms in infected individuals?
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Which of the following treatments is NOT listed for acute infections?
Which of the following treatments is NOT listed for acute infections?
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How do Plasmodium species primarily complete their life cycle?
How do Plasmodium species primarily complete their life cycle?
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What happens to red blood cells during a Plasmodium infection?
What happens to red blood cells during a Plasmodium infection?
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Which of the following species of Plasmodium is known to infect humans regularly?
Which of the following species of Plasmodium is known to infect humans regularly?
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Which mosquito genus is primarily associated with the transmission of Plasmodium species?
Which mosquito genus is primarily associated with the transmission of Plasmodium species?
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What is the primary mode of reproduction for the trophozoite of Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the primary mode of reproduction for the trophozoite of Entamoeba histolytica?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding cysts formed by Entamoeba species?
Which of the following statements is true regarding cysts formed by Entamoeba species?
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Where are pathogenic Entamoeba species most commonly found?
Where are pathogenic Entamoeba species most commonly found?
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What is the most common manifestation of invasive amoebiasis?
What is the most common manifestation of invasive amoebiasis?
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Who is considered at higher risk for amoebiasis?
Who is considered at higher risk for amoebiasis?
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What is required to cause amoebic dysentery in animal models?
What is required to cause amoebic dysentery in animal models?
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What is the infectious stage of E.histolytica?
What is the infectious stage of E.histolytica?
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What makes E.histolytica a classified category B biodefense pathogen?
What makes E.histolytica a classified category B biodefense pathogen?
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What is the primary reservoir for Balantidium coli?
What is the primary reservoir for Balantidium coli?
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How is balantidiasis typically transmitted to humans?
How is balantidiasis typically transmitted to humans?
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What triggers the encystation of trophozoites in Balantidium coli?
What triggers the encystation of trophozoites in Balantidium coli?
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What role do proteolytic enzymes play in the life cycle of Balantidium coli?
What role do proteolytic enzymes play in the life cycle of Balantidium coli?
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Which population is at higher risk of infection by Balantidium coli?
Which population is at higher risk of infection by Balantidium coli?
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What happens to the cyst of Balantidium coli once ingested by the host?
What happens to the cyst of Balantidium coli once ingested by the host?
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What percentage of the human population is affected by balantidiasis?
What percentage of the human population is affected by balantidiasis?
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In which part of the gastrointestinal tract does encystation of Balantidium coli primarily occur?
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract does encystation of Balantidium coli primarily occur?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Entamoeba histolytica?
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What occurs during the excystation process in the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica?
What occurs during the excystation process in the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica?
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Which syndrome is associated with invasive intestinal amoebiasis?
Which syndrome is associated with invasive intestinal amoebiasis?
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How do trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica reproduce?
How do trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica reproduce?
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What is the most common site of extraintestinal amoebiasis?
What is the most common site of extraintestinal amoebiasis?
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What best describes asymptomatic carriers of Entamoeba histolytica?
What best describes asymptomatic carriers of Entamoeba histolytica?
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Which factor contributes to the survival of cysts of Entamoeba histolytica in the external environment?
Which factor contributes to the survival of cysts of Entamoeba histolytica in the external environment?
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What characterizes amoebic colitis?
What characterizes amoebic colitis?
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Study Notes
PROTOZOA: MEDICAL IMPORTANCE
- Protozoa are single-celled, heterotrophic eukaryotes found in moist environments.
- They use organic carbon for energy.
- They often possess flagella, cilia, or pseudopodia for movement.
- Protozoa are grouped into Amoeba, Ciliates, Flagellates, Sporozoa, and Microspora, based on locomotion and reproduction.
AMOEBA (SARCODINA)
- Amoeba use pseudopodia for movement.
- Entamoeba, Naegleria, and Acanthamoeba are examples of medically important species.
- Entamoeba are found in the gut of humans and animals.
- E. histolytica is a pathogenic species causing amoebiasis.
- Amoebiasis involves cysts and trophozoites in the faeces, and transmission via ingestion.
CILIATES (CILIOPHORA)
- Ciliates use cilia for movement and feeding.
- Balantidium coli is the only ciliate known to infect humans.
- Balantidiasis is acquired through ingestion, and these organisms have a trophozoite, and a cyst stage.
- Balantidiasis is transmitted through contaminated water or food.
SPOROZOA
- Sporozoans undergo complex sexual and asexual reproduction.
- Plasmodium species are medically important, causing malaria.
- Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.
- Symptoms include fever and chills.
- Parasites multiply in the red blood cells and liver.
- There are several species of Plasmodium causing malaria including Falciparum, malariae, ovale, vivax and knowlesi.
- Quinine, chloroquine and artemisinin combination therapies are among the treatment methods for malaria.
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Explore the fascinating world of protozoa and their significance in medicine. This quiz covers different types of protozoa, such as amoebas and ciliates, along with their diseases and pathogenic potential. Assess your understanding of their structures, movements, and medical implications.
