Textbook Question
Which of the following is most effective in preventing infection by Giardia? __________
a. Sexual abstinence
b. Drinking only bottled water
c. Use of insect repellent
d. Cooking all food
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Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Bauman 6th EditionCh. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod VectorsProblem 19
Bauman 6th EditionCh. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod VectorsProblem 19Chapter 23, Problem 19
The tapeworm attachment organ is a:
a. Scolex
b. Proglottid
c. Strobila
d. Cuticle
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Understand the structure of a tapeworm: Tapeworms are segmented flatworms with specialized body parts for attachment and reproduction.
Identify the function of each option: The scolex is known as the head region used for attachment; proglottids are the segments containing reproductive organs; strobila refers to the chain of proglottids; cuticle is the outer covering.
Recall that the tapeworm uses a specialized organ to attach to the host's intestinal wall, which is crucial for its survival and nutrient absorption.
Recognize that the scolex contains hooks and/or suckers that enable the tapeworm to anchor itself firmly to the host.
Conclude that the correct answer is the organ responsible for attachment, which is the scolex.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Scolex
The scolex is the anterior attachment organ of a tapeworm, equipped with hooks and suckers that allow the parasite to anchor itself to the host's intestinal wall. It is essential for maintaining the tapeworm's position within the host.
Proglottid
Proglottids are the segmented body units of a tapeworm that contain reproductive organs. They mature as they move away from the scolex and are responsible for producing eggs, but they do not function in attachment.
Strobila
The strobila is the chain of proglottids that make up the main body of the tapeworm. It grows behind the scolex and is involved in reproduction and nutrient absorption, but it is not the attachment organ.
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The majority of cestodes are transmitted via ___________ .
a. ingestion
b. vectors
c. direct contact
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The sporogonic phase of Plasmodium occurs in ___________.
a. red blood cells
b. liver cells
c. schizonts
d. Anopheles mosquitoes
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Trophozoite-cyst conversion is vital to the life of __________.
a. Balantidium
b. Entamoeba
c. Giardia
d, all of the above