What is the primary role of maggots in the life cycle of a fly?

Understanding Maggots and Their Role in Medicine

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6th - 10th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are the final stage of a fly's life cycle.
They are a transitional stage before becoming adult flies.
They are the egg stage of flies.
They are the adult stage of flies.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about maggots?
They can only survive in decaying tissue.
They are always harmful to humans.
They are used in food production.
They are the final stage of a fly's life cycle.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might maggots be considered 'friendly' in a medical context?
They are used as pets in hospitals.
They help clean wounds by eating infected tissue.
They are known for their pleasant appearance.
They are used to produce antibiotics.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the historical significance of using maggots in medicine?
They were first used in the 21st century.
Their use dates back to the Civil War.
They were discovered in the 19th century.
They were used in ancient Egyptian medicine.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do maggots contribute to wound healing?
They consume healthy tissue.
They only eat rotting tissue, leaving healthy tissue intact.
They produce a chemical that heals wounds.
They cover the wound to protect it from infection.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key advantage of using maggots over traditional surgical methods?
Maggots can be used without medical supervision.
Maggots are faster than surgeons.
Maggots are more precise in removing only infected tissue.
Maggots are cheaper than surgery.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What might be a future benefit of maggots in medicine?
They might be used as a food source.
They could be used to produce vaccines.
They might save lives by effectively cleaning wounds.
They could replace all surgical procedures.
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