Protozoa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the structures of protozoa?
A
- Micronucleus
- Macronucleus
- Cell membrane
- Mouth pore
- Anal pore
- Flagella/cilia
- Food vacuole
- Contractile vacuole
- Mitochondria
2
Q
What are the characteristics of protozoa?
A
- Eukaryote
- Unicellular
- Heterotrophic
- Shape identification (spherical, oval, elongated, or flattened)
- Can coexist with host and both organisms can benefit (mutualistic symbiosis)
3
Q
How is protozoa transmitted?
A
- Direct contact
- Indirect contact - Vector
- Ingestion
4
Q
How is protozoa identified?
A
- Serology
- Microscopy
- Serology
5
Q
What are some protozoa related diseases?
A
- African sleeping sickness
- Malaria
- Giardia
- Trichomonas
