Understanding Roundworms and Their Impact

What is a potential risk of not washing vegetables before eating?

• They will spoil faster.

• They will lose nutrients.

• They might taste bad.

• They could be contaminated with roundworms.

What are roundworms also known as?

• Flatworms

• Nematodes

• Tapeworms

• Leeches

Which roundworm is responsible for causing ascariasis?

• Ancylostoma duodenale

• Enterobius vermicularis

• Trichinella spiralis

• Ascaris lumbricoides

What is a common symptom of roundworm infection in children?

• Stomach pain

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Rash

How do roundworm eggs typically enter the human body?

• By direct contact with an infected person

• Through contaminated food or water

• By inhalation

• Through the skin

What is the first organ that roundworm larvae reach after hatching?

• Kidneys

• Heart

• Lungs

• Liver

What is a key preventive measure against roundworm infection?

• Washing hands regularly

• Taking vitamin supplements

• Avoiding dairy products

• Exercising daily

Why is it important to clean fruits and vegetables before consumption?

• To make them look shiny

• To remove pesticides

• To prevent roundworm infection

• To enhance their flavor

Approximately how many species of roundworms are known to parasitize humans?

• 60

• 30

• 100

• 10

How many known species of roundworms exist in the world?

• 10,000

• 28,000

• 100,000

• 50,000