Sporozoa and Apicomplexa
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Which structure serves as the organ of attachment to host cells in members of Phylum Apicomplexa?

  • Basal complex
  • Central complex
  • Lateral complex
  • Apical complex (correct)
  • Toxoplasmosis affects which systems in the body?

  • Reproductive, nervous, skeletal muscles, and eyes (correct)
  • Sensory, muscular, skeletal, and immune
  • Endocrine, lymphatic, integumentary, and urinary
  • Respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and excretory
  • Which disease is caused by Toxoplasma gondii and affects nearly all warm-blooded animals and humans?

  • Toxoplasmosis (correct)
  • Malaria
  • Babesiosis
  • Cryptosporidiosis
  • When was Toxoplasma sp. discovered?

    <p>1908</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distribution of Toxoplasma sp. parasite?

    <p>Worldwide, in some places 60% of the population are infected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Phylum Apicomplexa

    • The apical complex serves as the organ of attachment to host cells in members of Phylum Apicomplexa.

    Toxoplasmosis

    • Toxoplasmosis affects the central nervous system, muscles, and eyes in the body.

    Disease Caused by Toxoplasma gondii

    • Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii and affects nearly all warm-blooded animals and humans.

    Discovery of Toxoplasma sp.

    • Toxoplasma sp. was discovered in 1908.

    Distribution of Toxoplasma sp.

    • Toxoplasma sp. parasite is distributed globally, and can be found in all regions of the world.

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    Test your knowledge of Apicomplexa/ Sporozoa features with this quiz. Learn about the phylum formerly known as Sporozoa and its members' unique characteristics, including the apical complex and complex life cycles.

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