WorksheetsHolbrook Nematode Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 13mins
Ascaris is represented by what picture ?
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.
Ascaris
Heartworm
hookworm
Trichinella
Heartworm is represented by what picture ?
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
Which Filarial worm is being described?
Affects the circulatory system
Heart worm
Elephantiasis
both
Which Filarial worm is being described?
Preventable
Heart worm
Elephantiasis
both
Which Filarial worm is being described?
commonly found in the United States
Heart worm
Elephantiasis
both
Which Filarial worm is being described?
transmitted by mosquitoes
Heart worm
Elephantiasis
both
Which Filarial worm is being described?
affects humans
Heart worm
Elephantiasis
both
Reorder the life cycle of a typical Ascaris parasite that would affect a human.
Eggs are ingested
larvae hatch and travel to the lungs
host coughs up and re-swallows larvae
larvae develop into adults in the intestines
adults feed, reproduce, and eggs are released in the feces
Match the symptoms as either a Roundworm(Ascaris infection) or a Heartworm infection
Some symptoms can be either- place those in the both category
potbelly
weight loss
lack of energy
eating little to nothing
coughing and tiring easily
adult dog
puppy
diarhea
always hungry
What is a method(s) that can be used to help minimize your pet's/ livestock's exposure to parasites?
Keep stalls/ kennels clean
feed directly on the ground
quarantine new livestock
avoid flea and tick preventives
wash/soak all feed BEFORE giving to your animal
