NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

MICROBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which organ system of the human body would a doctor most likely find a parasite?
A
skeletal system
B
digestive system
C
muscular system
D
nervous system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While parasites can occasionally be seen in urine or other body fluids, the parasites most commonly found in this part of the world are detected through blood or stool samples. One notable exception is a sexually transmitted parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis, which is very common and very curable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Roundworms (nematodes) – the adult forms of these worms can reside in the gastrointestinal tract, blood, lymphatic system or subcutaneous tissues. Alternatively, the immature (larval) states can cause disease through their infection of various body tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lungs (for example lung flukes). Muscles (for example Trichinella spiralis larvae). Joints (Giardia lamblia infection may lead to later development of arthritis). Blood (for example Brugia). More items

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