Mature proglottids a segment of the helminth's strobila that contains a monoecious
reproductive structures
Cysticerci infectious stage of Taenia spp.
Echinococcus granulosus adult in small intestine->embryonated egg in feces->oncosphere
penetrates intestinal wall->unilocular hydatid cysts form->scolex attach to intestine of host
Sparganosis infectious disease caused by migrating pleurocercoids in host tissues
Hydatid Cyst unilocular or multilocular, thick outer non-cellular layer, thin inner
nucleated germinal layer, contains protoscolicies
Hydatid Sand the release of protoscolicies
Anaphylactic Shock systemic allergic reaction caused by bursting of hyatid cyst within
host
, Parasitology Exam I Questions And Answers
Echinococcus multilocularis mainly found in foxes, metacestode=multilocular cysts
Hymenolepis nana 1)The most common cestode in humans 2) Doesn't require an
intermediate host to infect humans 3) Eggs directly develop into adults
Zoonosis disease of animals transferable to humans
Dipylidium caninum 1)infects dogs, cats and rarely children. 2) composed of two sets of
reproductive structure. 3) the most common tapeworm in cats and dogs in America
Nematoda complete digestive tract, diecious, cuticle, have to molt, closely related to
arthropoda
Lateral Cords contain canals of the excretory system
Dorsal/Ventral Cords contain longitudinal nerve trunks