MBI 111 TOPIC 12- FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
what are examples of protozoan diseases? - ✔✔malaria, toxoplasmosis,
cryptosporidiosis, and trichomoniasis
what is the bacterial agent of malaria? - ✔✔there are 5 species of
Plasmodium
what is the vector of malaria? - ✔✔female anopheles mosquito, not
only do they transmit the disease but they also are a required host
where has malaria been eliminated? - ✔✔wealthy countries located in
temperate climates
, where is malaria still a threat? - ✔✔tropical areas where mosquitos are
harder to control
what is the life cycle of the human and anopheles mosquito hosts? -
✔✔when the mosquito bites the human it has anticoagulant so the
blood doesn't clot. it is then filtered in the liver which filters the blood.
red blood cells are effected and leaves a dead end since they can't
replicate
what type of cells are effected in Plasmodium? - ✔✔liver cells and red
blood cells
what are symptoms of malaria? - ✔✔malaise, fatigue, aches, nausea,
chills, fever, and sweating
what are potential consequences of red blood cell rupture of malaria? -
✔✔it can lead to anemia, kidney, liver, and/or spleen damage from
accumulation of cellular debris
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
what are examples of protozoan diseases? - ✔✔malaria, toxoplasmosis,
cryptosporidiosis, and trichomoniasis
what is the bacterial agent of malaria? - ✔✔there are 5 species of
Plasmodium
what is the vector of malaria? - ✔✔female anopheles mosquito, not
only do they transmit the disease but they also are a required host
where has malaria been eliminated? - ✔✔wealthy countries located in
temperate climates
, where is malaria still a threat? - ✔✔tropical areas where mosquitos are
harder to control
what is the life cycle of the human and anopheles mosquito hosts? -
✔✔when the mosquito bites the human it has anticoagulant so the
blood doesn't clot. it is then filtered in the liver which filters the blood.
red blood cells are effected and leaves a dead end since they can't
replicate
what type of cells are effected in Plasmodium? - ✔✔liver cells and red
blood cells
what are symptoms of malaria? - ✔✔malaise, fatigue, aches, nausea,
chills, fever, and sweating
what are potential consequences of red blood cell rupture of malaria? -
✔✔it can lead to anemia, kidney, liver, and/or spleen damage from
accumulation of cellular debris
