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What is the function of the hooks on the scolex of the tapeworm Taenia solium?
What is the function of the hooks on the scolex of the tapeworm Taenia solium?
- To aid in reproduction
- To break down host tissues for absorption
- To help the tapeworm move through the bloodstream
- To enable the tapeworm to attach to the intestinal wall (correct)
How does cysticercosis develop in humans?
How does cysticercosis develop in humans?
- Autoinfection by the tapeworm larvae
- Direct exposure to tapeworm eggs in the environment
- By inhaling tapeworm larvae from infected pork
- Through accidental ingestion of tapeworm eggs with contaminated food and water (correct)
Where does the encosphere migrate to form cysticercosis in humans?
Where does the encosphere migrate to form cysticercosis in humans?
- Intestinal wall and stomach lining
- Lungs, liver, and kidney
- Skin and hair follicles
- Brain, eye, and muscular tissue (correct)
In which part of the host's body do the hexacanth embryos in tapeworm eggs typically develop?
In which part of the host's body do the hexacanth embryos in tapeworm eggs typically develop?
What is a possible outcome of tapeworm autoinfection in humans?
What is a possible outcome of tapeworm autoinfection in humans?
How do tapeworm eggs lose their outer covering to develop the encosphere within the host's digestive system?
How do tapeworm eggs lose their outer covering to develop the encosphere within the host's digestive system?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Taenia solium tapeworm infection in humans?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Taenia solium tapeworm infection in humans?
What is the infective stage of Taenia solium that can cause cysticercosis in humans?
What is the infective stage of Taenia solium that can cause cysticercosis in humans?
What is the primary distinguishing morphological feature of the Taenia solium scolex?
What is the primary distinguishing morphological feature of the Taenia solium scolex?
What is the maximum length of an adult Taenia solium tapeworm?
What is the maximum length of an adult Taenia solium tapeworm?
What is the primary intermediate host for the Taenia solium tapeworm?
What is the primary intermediate host for the Taenia solium tapeworm?
What is the final host for the Taenia solium tapeworm?
What is the final host for the Taenia solium tapeworm?
Which part of the tapeworm attaches to the small intestine of the human host?
Which part of the tapeworm attaches to the small intestine of the human host?
How long can the tapeworm eggs survive in the environment?
How long can the tapeworm eggs survive in the environment?
What is the larval stage of the tapeworm called when it develops in the muscular system of cattle or pigs?
What is the larval stage of the tapeworm called when it develops in the muscular system of cattle or pigs?
How do humans become infected with the tapeworm?
How do humans become infected with the tapeworm?
How long does it take for the cysticercus to develop into an adult tapeworm in the human host?
How long does it take for the cysticercus to develop into an adult tapeworm in the human host?
How many eggs can a single proglottid (gravid segment) of the tapeworm produce?
How many eggs can a single proglottid (gravid segment) of the tapeworm produce?
