Scolex/Head (General Structure) Flashcards
1
Q
It is the attachment organ
A
Scolex/Head
2
Q
Shape of Scolex/Head
A
Globular, pyriform except:
Diphyllobotrium latum (spoon, almond, spatulate)
3
Q
The majority of cestodes have how many cuplike sucker – grooves/acetabulum
A
4 cuplike sucker – grooves/acetabulum
4
Q
What does the recovery of Scolex/Head indicates?
A
Success of treatment