Nematodes General Features Flashcards
1
Q
- Pick the class of nematodes that is correctly paired with its characteristics
a. Adenophorea: monodelphic & has phasmids
b. Adenophorea: polydelphic & has no phasmids
c. Secernentea: polydelphic & has no phasmids
d. Secernentea: polydelphic & has phasmids
A
d. Secernentea: polydelphic & has phasmids
2
Q
- How many molts do larvae normally go through and what larval stage is often the most infective?
a. 4 molts; L1 stage
b. 4 molts; L3 stage
c. 2 molts; L1 stage
d. 4 molts; L4 stage
A
b. 4 molts; L3 stage
3
Q
- Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe the morphology of an adult Nematode?
a. Incomplete digestive system
b. Cylindrical and tubelike shape
c. Presence of a cuticle
d. Developed nervous and excretory system
A
a. Incomplete digestive system
4
Q
- Which is a striking difference between cestodes and nematodes?
a. Nematodes are generally larger than cestodes
b. Cestodes are the largest group of helminthic infections of humans
c. Nematodes have a complete digestive system, while cestodes do not
d. Only cestodes have a cuticle
A
c. Nematodes have a complete digestive system, while cestodes do not
5
Q
- The Nematode male is smaller than the female.
True
False
A
True
6
Q
- Which of the following is NOT true about the Phylum Nematoda?
a. not host specific
b. the digestive tract is divided into two parts called the foregut and the hindgut
c. most nematodes do not multiply in the human host
d. they are the largest group of helminthic infections of humans
A
b. the digestive tract is divided into two parts called the foregut and the hindgut
7
Q
- A general characteristic of nematodes is that their shape is cylindrical and tubelike.
True
False
A
True
8
Q
- Parasitic nematodes derive much of their energy from the metabolism of glucose.
True
False
A
True
9
Q
9.Nematodes that parasitize humans are assigned to either the class Secernentea or the Adenophorea.
True
False
A
True
10
Q
- The presence of enzymes in the cuticle indicates that it is metabolically active, not an inert covering.
True
False
A
True
11
Q
- The ___________ is the most diverse of the cuticular layers.
a. Epicuticle
b. Exocuticle
c. Mesocuticle
d. Endocuticle
A
c. Mesocuticle
12
Q
- Aphasmidea have amphids at the anterior and posterior end.
True
False
A
False
13
Q
- The midgut of a Nematode is a straight tube lined with ___ layer(s) of cells.
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
A
b. 1
14
Q
- Which of these techniques for egg detection can detect protozoa?
a. Direct Saline Smear
b. Kato Thick Smear
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
A
a. Direct Saline Smear
15
Q
- Which concentration method is best for Nematode eggs?
a. Sedimentation in water
b. Zinc sulfate centrifugal flotation
* c. Flotation with the use of brine
d. All are equally effective
A
*c. Flotation with the use of brine
16
Q
- Eggs are released in feces to the environment for further development.
a. True
b. False
A
a. True
17
Q
- What occurs during molting?
a. The nematode sheds old cuticle, but does not produce a new one
b. Old cuticle is replaced with new
c. Aided by the production of exsheathing fluid
d. both b and c
A
d. both b and c