Animal Diseases Sm. Animal Parasite Eggs/oocysts

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1. What is depicted in the image retrieved from https://158.83.1.40/Buckelew/Toxocara%20canis%20ova.htm?

Tapeworm

Hookworm

Toxocara canis/cati (roundworm)
image retrieved fromhttp://158.83.1.40/Buckelew/Toxocara%20canis%20ova.htm

Giardia

The image retrieved from the specified link shows Toxocara canis/cati (roundworm) eggs, which are commonly found in the feces of infected animals.

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The image retrieved from the specified link shows Toxocara canis/cati (roundworm) eggs, which are commonly found in the feces of infected animals.

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Animal Diseases Sm. Animal Parasite Eggs/Oocysts - Quiz

Explore the identification of parasite eggs and oocysts in small animals. This educational content focuses on enhancing diagnostic skills in veterinary parasitology, crucial for effective disease management and... see morecontrol in veterinary practice. see less

2. What is the parasite shown in the image?

Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum)

Hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum)

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)

Toxascaris leonina (roundworm)
image retrieved from http://www.capcvet.org/images/Ascarids/ascarids.htm

The image represents Toxascaris leonina, a type of roundworm that commonly infects dogs and cats. Hookworm, tapeworm, and heartworm are different types of parasites with distinct characteristics and life cycles, making them incorrect choices for the image shown.

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3. What is the organism shown in the image?

Whipworm

Roundworm

Tapeworm

Ancylostoma or Uncinaria (hookworm)
image retrieved from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://plpnemweb.ucdavis.edu/nemaplex/images/aduodmf.jpg&imgrefurl=http://plpnemweb.ucdavis.edu/nemaplex/Taxadata/Aduodenale.htm&usg=__VvMOz3Rn3Zq66o5grqXo2E8x7kE=&h=452&w=303&sz=15&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=OGkswx3kop6q0M:&tbnh=152&tbnw=118&ei=12M2TevEPJStgQer6b2pAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dancylostoma%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=135&vpy=94&dur=3023&hovh=274&hovw=184&tx=79&ty=154&oei=12M2TevEPJStgQer6b2pAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

The correct answer is Ancylostoma or Uncinaria, which is a type of hookworm. Tapeworms, roundworms, and whipworms are different organisms with distinct characteristics and appearances.

Explanation

The correct answer is Ancylostoma or Uncinaria, which is a type of hookworm. Tapeworms, roundworms, and whipworms are different organisms with distinct characteristics and appearances.

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4. What is the image showing?

E.coli

Giardia lamblia

Isospora (coccidia)
image retrieved from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.labdiagnotest.com/imagenes/atlas/isospora-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.lookfordiagnosis.com/mesh_info.php%3Fterm%3DIsospora%26lang%3D1&usg=__DLi9u8lWF4VpvcvIAhLI809VzRk=&h=454&w=600&sz=30&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=h7-KYKnDJ_aC6M:&tbnh=143&tbnw=211&ei=E2Q2TbKtCc2cgQfH2ditAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Disospora%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=145&vpy=126&dur=1563&hovh=195&hovw=258&tx=160&ty=87&oei=E2Q2TbKtCc2cgQfH2ditAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

Plasmodium

The image shows Isospora (coccidia), a parasite that commonly infects the intestinal tract of humans and animals. E.coli, Giardia lamblia, and Plasmodium are other types of pathogens that cause different infections not related to this image.

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5. What parasite is shown in the image link provided?

Hookworm

Roundworm

Dipylidium caninum (flea tape)
image retrieved from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Dipylidium_caninum_ovum_1.JPG&imgrefurl=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dipylidium_caninum_ovum_1.JPG&usg=__ToqXDvqH2-rDmENVShRVq1fIYDI=&h=923&w=1199&sz=80&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=dtY_Mf2DNFiBPM:&tbnh=148&tbnw=160&ei=PWQ2TZGZL4j3gAfFtLXJAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddipylidium%2Bcaninum%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=323&vpy=83&dur=1793&hovh=197&hovw=256&tx=145&ty=142&oei=PWQ2TZGZL4j3gAfFtLXJAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

Tapeworm

The image linked shows Dipylidium caninum, commonly referred to as flea tapeworm, which is a parasitic worm that infects dogs and cats. This parasite is distinct from roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in appearance and life cycle.

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6. What is the parasite shown in the image?

Ancylostoma duodenale (Hookworm)

Ascaris lumbricoides (Roundworm)

Taenia pisiformis (Rodent tape)
image retrieved from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.apacapacas.com/parasites/para-site_files/96.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.apacapacas.com/parasites/&usg=__J6ygujayc6gKGLqfQgcKa9LTFnw=&h=388&w=540&sz=26&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=fruB8rHWVCsbtM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=181&ei=iGQ2Tf7JNYH6lweG_MXNAg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtaenia%2Bpisiformis%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=910&vpy=316&dur=94&hovh=190&hovw=265&tx=199&ty=107&oei=aGQ2TZj5FoXEgQeP3aCtAw&esq=8&page=1&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:18,s:0

Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm)

The correct answer is Taenia pisiformis, also known as Rodent tape. It is a parasitic tapeworm that infects rodents and can also be transmitted to humans.

Explanation

The correct answer is Taenia pisiformis, also known as Rodent tape. It is a parasitic tapeworm that infects rodents and can also be transmitted to humans.

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7. What is the name of the parasite shown in the image?

Tapeworm

Hookworm

Capillaria aerophila (lungworm)
retrieved image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://wildlife1.wildlifeinformation.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/ImgHhogLungworm_Inf/capillaria_aerophila_egg_DL.jpg&imgrefurl=http://wildlife1.wildlifeinformation.org/s/00dis/parasitic/hedgehog_lungworm_inf.htm&usg=__tv2ar6fweC1mM3m1cRAndn9nn54=&h=466&w=712&sz=75&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=T6Ys1z7IRPEYSM:&tbnh=102&tbnw=156&ei=tWQ2TaOUJsvpgQef2r2sAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcapillaria%2Baerophila%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=107&vpy=118&dur=1384&hovh=182&hovw=278&tx=207&ty=85&oei=tWQ2TaOUJsvpgQef2r2sAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

Roundworm

The correct answer is Capillaria aerophila (lungworm) as shown in the provided image. It is important to accurately identify and treat parasites to ensure the health of affected individuals.

Explanation

The correct answer is Capillaria aerophila (lungworm) as shown in the provided image. It is important to accurately identify and treat parasites to ensure the health of affected individuals.

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8. What is depicted in the image retrieved from the provided URL?

Ringworm infection

E. coli bacteria colony

Giardia canis trophozoite
retrieved image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.csvlcak.cz/images/articles/giardia_trophozoid.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.csvlcak.cz/index.php/clanky/6-zdravi-a-osveta/17-pozor-parazit&usg=__a9bIp8yoCYneSO-hD2TUs4CkZFY=&h=226&w=300&sz=12&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=qbH89g2e4C-59M:&tbnh=145&tbnw=188&ei=42Q2Tev8NMXdgQfswaClAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgiardia%2Bcanis%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10,206&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=777&vpy=74&dur=958&hovh=180&hovw=240&tx=137&ty=138&oei=42Q2Tev8NMXdgQfswaClAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0&biw=1366&bih=610

Malaria parasite

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9. What is the parasite shown in the image?

Giardia canis cyst
retrieved image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://parasitology.cvm.ncsu.edu/quiz/images/p/quizpb1a4.jpg&imgrefurl=http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/form.cfm%3FTestID%3D9054&usg=__q2TYTh5qA2nlhrzgT_bxnt3sZs8=&h=234&w=252&sz=16&hl=en&start=21&zoom=1&tbnid=vp_tMDkCFat-BM:&tbnh=146&tbnw=157&ei=U2U2Te3mFYOKlwf1q7z9Ag&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgiardia%2Bcanis%2Bcyst%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10,520&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=826&vpy=94&dur=4183&hovh=187&hovw=201&tx=90&ty=129&oei=PWU2TaOsCcmCgAecmqWtAw&esq=2&page=2&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:21&biw=1366&bih=610

Roundworm larvae

Hookworm segment

Tapeworm egg

The correct answer is Giardia canis cyst as shown in the image linked in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer is Giardia canis cyst as shown in the image linked in the question.

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10. What is the parasite shown in the image?

Aelurostrongylus abstrusus (feline lungworm)
retrieved image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://content.answcdn.com/main/content/img/elsevier/vet/gr5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.answers.com/topic/aelurostrongylus&usg=__hZQhLk0-6tRIuAGcU8k0eDlz964=&h=350&w=350&sz=35&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=-nzuByq0reySIM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=141&ei=z2U2TeXXL8z0gAeK4oyyAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daelurostrongylus%2Babstrusus%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=327&vpy=102&dur=18&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=107&ty=72&oei=z2U2TeXXL8z0gAeK4oyyAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm)

Echinococcus granulosus (tapeworm)

Toxocara cati (roundworm)

The correct answer is Aelurostrongylus abstrusus (feline lungworm) as shown in the image provided.

Explanation

The correct answer is Aelurostrongylus abstrusus (feline lungworm) as shown in the image provided.

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11. What is Paragonimus kellicotti?

A species of roundworm

Paragonimus kellicotti (canine lung fluke)
retrieved image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/FIGkellicott02.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/Paragon01.html&usg=__u7OLJyqpcJr29s09uJ1CV-FenzI=&h=1241&w=694&sz=108&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=2GEJYiLCGBLq0M:&tbnh=152&tbnw=77&ei=_GU2Tcy8J9TogAew_rWyAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dparagonimus%2Bkellicotti%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=124&vpy=33&dur=1937&hovh=300&hovw=168&tx=108&ty=151&oei=_GU2Tcy8J9TogAew_rWyAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

A type of bacteria

A type of tapeworm

Paragonimus kellicotti is actually a type of canine lung fluke, not a tapeworm, roundworm, or bacteria.

Explanation

Paragonimus kellicotti is actually a type of canine lung fluke, not a tapeworm, roundworm, or bacteria.

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12. What is shown in the image retrieved from the link provided?

Bacterial culture

Red blood cell

Dirofilaria immitis microfilaria
retrieved image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/dxendopar/images/parasiteimages/filaridsspuriids/dif_immit4.gif&imgrefurl=http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/dxendopar/parasitepages/filariidsandspirurids/d_immitis.html&usg=__yHjcd1SrsK3mDwJdfD0mI_LBIhQ=&h=372&w=559&sz=100&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=-LLE4oxVqKIZpM:&tbnh=139&tbnw=199&ei=L2Y2TYztHs2cgQfH2ditAw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddirofilaria%2Bimmitis%2Bmicrofilaria%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10,100&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1050&vpy=171&dur=282&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=221&ty=101&oei=L2Y2TYztHs2cgQfH2ditAw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:0&biw=1366&bih=610

Cancer cell

The correct answer refers to a specific type of parasite microfilaria, not cancer cells, bacterial cultures, or red blood cells.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to a specific type of parasite microfilaria, not cancer cells, bacterial cultures, or red blood cells.

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13. What is shown in the image retrieved from the provided URL?

Hookworm larva

Roundworm egg

Dipetalonema microfilaria
retrieved image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/paraav/images/lab5-20.jpg&imgrefurl=http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/paraav/labs/lab_5.htm&usg=__5emNwa5299h9UZdUmTrK03344JM=&h=519&w=619&sz=184&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=2EqZitd2ORCupM:&tbnh=151&tbnw=180&ei=6mY2TeXoMYbWgQeT5ey0Aw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddipetalonema%2Bmicrofilariae%26hl%3Den%26gbv%3D2%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D610%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=528&vpy=244&dur=2196&hovh=206&hovw=245&tx=127&ty=109&oei=2GY2TcOyL4L2gAfqu7HIAw&esq=4&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0

Tapeworm segment

The correct answer is Dipetalonema microfilaria, as identified in the image linked to the URL. Hookworm larva, roundworm egg, and tapeworm segment are incorrect choices as they differ in appearance and characteristics from the microfilaria shown in the image.

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