Holbrook Nematode Review

Ascaris is represented by what picture ?

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The parasite _________________ can result in anemia because the adults settle in the intestine and begin to digest blood from their host. This parasite will burrow through the foot or paw to infect the host.

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Heartworm is represented by what picture ?

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Trichinella cysts will be found in what kind of tissue?

• muscle

• nervous

• skin

• intestinal

Check all the characteristics that apply to Phylum Nematoda

• pseudocoelomates

• display separate sexes

• are hemaprodites

• acoelomates

• have a cuticle or tegument

A toddler complains of an itchy anus and trouble sleeping. Junior is most likely suffering from

• pinworms

• whipworms

• schistosoma

• ascaris

What is the best prevention for pinworms?

• avoiding toddlers at all costs

• avoiding soft cheeses

• properly cooking meat

• hand washing

Trichinella is pretty rare in the US now, but one could possibly contract it by

• ingesting under cooked bear meat

• swimming in contaminated rivers

• cleaning the litter box

• working in a daycare center

The Trichinella parasite can cause Trichinosis- a disease that causes massive _______

• joint pain

• migraines

• muscle pain

• incontinence problems

Which Filarial worm is being described?

Affects the lymph system

• Heart worm

• Elephantiasis

• both