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Where does the adult Taenia saginata worm inhabit?
Where does the adult Taenia saginata worm inhabit?
- Upper jejunum (correct)
- Colon
- Ileum
- Lower jejunum
How many proglottids can a Taenia saginata worm have?
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?
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?
Which host serves as the intermediate host for Taenia saginata?
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What is the color of the ova of Taenia saginata?
What is the color of the ova of Taenia saginata?
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How many lateral branches does the uterus of a gravid proglottid of Taenia saginata have?
How many lateral branches does the uterus of a gravid proglottid of Taenia saginata have?
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What is the infective stage of Taenia saginata?
What is the infective stage of Taenia saginata?
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Which parasite is responsible for the passage of proglottids or segments in the stool?
Which parasite is responsible for the passage of proglottids or segments in the stool?
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Where are the gravid proglottids of Taenia solium less active than those of T.saginata?
Where are the gravid proglottids of Taenia solium less active than those of T.saginata?
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Which symptom is associated with cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium?
Which symptom is associated with cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium?
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How are humans mainly infected by Taenia solium?
How are humans mainly infected by Taenia solium?
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