What characteristic is true of mature eggs extruded by female worms?
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The question is asking about the specific characteristics of mature eggs that are extruded by female worms and is presenting multiple-choice options to determine the correct answer.
Answer
Mature eggs of female worms rapidly recruit macrophages for granuloma formation.
Mature eggs extruded by female worms, such as those of the Schistosoma species, rapidly recruit macrophages, leading to the formation of granulomas.
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Mature eggs extruded by female worms, such as those of the Schistosoma species, rapidly recruit macrophages, leading to the formation of granulomas.
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Female worms produce mature eggs that have characteristics enabling them to interact with host immune cells. For instance, Schistosoma mansoni eggs are known to influence immune response by promoting the recruitment of macrophages to form granulomas, which are clusters of immune cells surrounding the eggs to contain the infection.
Tips
A common misunderstanding is to think that eggs are passive. In the context of parasitic worm infections, eggs actively interact with the host's immune system.
Sources
- Schistosoma mansoni Eggs Modulate the Timing of Granuloma - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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