Helmiths Flashcards
1
Q
intermediate host?
A
HARBORS LARVAE LIKE INGESTING TAPE WORM FROM UNDERCOOKED MEAT
2
Q
definitive host ?
A
harbors adult organism
3
Q
monoecious?
A
having both the male and female reproductive organs in the same individual
4
Q
dioecious?
A
having the male and female reproductive organs in separate individuals.
5
Q
Enterobius vermicularis monoecious or dioecious?
how is it contracted?
A
dioecious
anus to mouth of infectious eggs
aka fecal oral route
6
Q
Ascaris lumbricoides monoecious or dioecious?
how is it contracted?
A
dioecious
contaminated soil containing infected eggs
7
Q
taenia monoecious or dioecious?
how is it contracted?
A
monoecious
raw or undercooked beef
8
Q
Clonorchis sinensis monoecious or dioecious?
how is it contracted?
A
monoecious
infected raw or undercooked fish containing the larvae
