MIC 206 Exam 1 Questions with Verified
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nuclear envelope
a membrane that surrounds the nucleus (helps protect and lets materials pass in and out -
nuclear pores)
Chromatin
strands floating in the nucleus that contain the information for directing the cell (genetic
material - chromosomes)
Nucleolus
small structure where ribosomes are made
What are the three parts to a nucleus?
nuclear envelope, chromatin, nucleolus
cytoplasm
Gel-like fluid in between the cell membrane and the nucleus in which many organelles are
contained
mitochondria
Rod-shaped structures that convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to
carry out its functions (powerhouse of cell)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Structure that forms passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried through
the cell
, Tapeworm
Taenia sp.
Definitive host of tapeworm
humans (sexual stage of worm)
Intermediate host of tapeworm
cattle/pigs (contain larvae)
How are tapeworms passed?
In feces when another host ingests and becomes infected
Schistosomiasis (fluke)
Schistosoma sp.
What is the most devastating parasitic infection?
Malaria
What is the second most devastating parasitic infection?
Schistosomiasis
Pinworm
Enterobius vermicularis
What are symptoms of pinworm?
1/3 are asymptomatic; intense perianal itching, irritability, sleep disturbance from itching
Who does pinworm most affect?
Most common in US and school aged children
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nuclear envelope
a membrane that surrounds the nucleus (helps protect and lets materials pass in and out -
nuclear pores)
Chromatin
strands floating in the nucleus that contain the information for directing the cell (genetic
material - chromosomes)
Nucleolus
small structure where ribosomes are made
What are the three parts to a nucleus?
nuclear envelope, chromatin, nucleolus
cytoplasm
Gel-like fluid in between the cell membrane and the nucleus in which many organelles are
contained
mitochondria
Rod-shaped structures that convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to
carry out its functions (powerhouse of cell)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Structure that forms passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried through
the cell
, Tapeworm
Taenia sp.
Definitive host of tapeworm
humans (sexual stage of worm)
Intermediate host of tapeworm
cattle/pigs (contain larvae)
How are tapeworms passed?
In feces when another host ingests and becomes infected
Schistosomiasis (fluke)
Schistosoma sp.
What is the most devastating parasitic infection?
Malaria
What is the second most devastating parasitic infection?
Schistosomiasis
Pinworm
Enterobius vermicularis
What are symptoms of pinworm?
1/3 are asymptomatic; intense perianal itching, irritability, sleep disturbance from itching
Who does pinworm most affect?
Most common in US and school aged children
