PATHOLOGY MCQ
PARASITIC DISEASES
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Question
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Which of the following parasites may grow up to 10 to 12 feet long?
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ringworm
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lungworm
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round worm
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tapeworm
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The adult tapeworm is made up of many small segments, called proglottids, each about the size of a grain of rice. Adult tapeworms may measure 4-28 inches in length. As the tapeworm matures inside the intestine, these segments (proglottids) break off and pass into the stool.
Detailed explanation-2: -This is the longest tapeworm in humans-3-10 m in length. It has >3, 000 proglottids which are more broad than long. The scolex is shaped as two almond leaves. Eggs are 35-55 x 55-75 micrometres. 14-Jun-2022
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