Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

BIOL 270 > LAB FINAL EXAM PARASITIC PROTOZOA > Flashcards

LAB FINAL EXAM PARASITIC PROTOZOA Flashcards

1
Q

Fomite:

A

Nonliving object involved in the spread of an infection (tissues, handkerchiefs, towels, bedding, diapers, toys, money)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Apicomplexa (sporozoa):

A

Plasmodium spp.
Toxoplasma gondii
Cryptosporidium parvum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Sarcodina (ameba):

A

Entamoeba histolytica
Naegleria fowleri
Acantamoeba spp.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Mastigophora (flagellated):

A

Giardia lamblia
Trichomonas vaginalis
Trypanosoma brucei ssp.
Trypanosoma cruzi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Ciliophora:

A

Balantidium coli

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Cryptosporidium parvum: (2)

A
  • Parasitic apicomplexa acquired from contaminated waters

- Common in waterparks, swimming pools, and day cares

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Entamoeba histolytica:

A

Amebic dysentery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Naegleria fowleri: (3)

A
  • Fresh water amoeba that infects humans
  • Can produce flagella
  • Causes PAM disease
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Acantamoeba spp: (3)

A
  • Fresh water amoeba that infects humans
  • Contact lens can lead to infection
  • Similar to PAM
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Trypanosoma cruzi: (4)

A
  • American trypanosomiasis
  • causes Chaga’s disease
  • Kissing bug or triatomine beatle
  • Lives in woodwork of house
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Giardia lamblia: (3)

A
  • Giardiasis
  • Caused by contaminated food or water
  • Greasy, explosive diarrhea
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Trichomonas vaginalis: (3)

A
  • Trichomoniasis
  • STD
  • Only parasite that is flagellated w/o cyst stage
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Trypanosoma brucei ssp: (3)

A
  • African trypanosomiasis
  • Sleeping sickness
  • Spread by tsetse fly (vector)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Balantidium coli: (3)

A
  • Only protozoan (parasitic) ciliate of humans
  • Dormant cysts from feces found on food
  • Causes diarrhea
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

5 kindgoms?

A 
Animalia
Plantae
Funai
Monera
Protista
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Subcategories of Animalia?

A

Helminths
Insects
Arachnids

17
Q

Subcategories of Protista? (5)

A 
Protozoans
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Mastigophora- flagellated
Ciliata- ciliated 
Sarcodena- ameba
Apicomplexa- no movement

BIOL 270 (26 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions