Taenia saginata: Beef Tapeworm Quiz
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Where does the adult Taenia saginata worm inhabit?

  • Upper jejunum (correct)
  • Colon
  • Ileum
  • Lower jejunum
  • How many proglottids can a Taenia saginata worm have?

  • 5,000 to 10,000 proglottids
  • 50 to 100 proglottids
  • 1,000 to 4,000 proglottids (correct)
  • 100 to 500 proglottids
  • What is the shape of the ova of Taenia saginata?

  • Triangular
  • Spherical (correct)
  • Cylindrical
  • Square
  • Which host serves as the intermediate host for Taenia saginata?

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

    What is the color of the ova of Taenia saginata?

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

    How many lateral branches does the uterus of a gravid proglottid of Taenia saginata have?

    <p>15 to 20 lateral branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the infective stage of Taenia saginata?

    <p>Cysticercus bovis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is responsible for the passage of proglottids or segments in the stool?

    <p>T.saginata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the gravid proglottids of Taenia solium less active than those of T.saginata?

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

    Which symptom is associated with cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium?

    <p>Neurological deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are humans mainly infected by Taenia solium?

    <p>Eating raw or improperly cooked pork</p> Signup and view all the answers

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