Nematodes
- 1.Which of the following nematodes does not pass through the lungs during its life cycle?
- A.
Ancylostoma duodenale
- B.
Necator americanus
- C.
Capillaria philippinensis
- D.
Ascaris lumbricoides
- 2.Which of the following stages of Ancylostoma duodenale is infective to human beings?
- A.
Rhabditiform larva
- B.
Eggs
- C.
Filariform larva
- D.
Adult worm
- 3.Which is the feeding stage of Necator americanus?
- A.
Rhabditiform larva
- B.
Eggs
- C.
Filariform larva
- D.
Adult worm
- 4.Which of the following is the intermediate host for Capillaria philippinensis? Lapu-lapu Bagsit Tilapia Snail
- A.
Lapu-lapu
- B.
Bagsit
- C.
Tilapia
- D.
Snail
- 5.Hookworm and Strongyloides infection are usually acquired through:
- A.
Bite of the adult
- B.
Ingestion of contaminated food
- C.
Contact of skin with infected soil
- D.
None of the above
- 6.Semilunar cutting plates are found in the buccal capsule of:
- A.
Ancylostoma duodenale
- B.
Necator americanus
- C.
Capillaria philippinensis
- D.
Ascaris lumbricoides
- 7.The 2 pairs of ventral teeth are found in the buccal capsule of:
- A.
Ancylostoma duodenale
- B.
Necator americanus
- C.
Capillaria philippinensis
- D.
Ascaris lumbricoides
- 8.Heart and lung migration is observed in:
- A.
Ancylostoma duodenale
- B.
Strongyloides stercoralis
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A and B
- 9.The causative agent of Cochin china diarrhea is:
- A.
Ancylostoma duodenale
- B.
Necator americanus
- C.
Capillaria philippinensis
- D.
Strongyloides stercoralis
- 10.Capable of skin penetration except:
- A.
Ancylostoma duodenale
- B.
Necator americanus
- C.
Capillaria philippinensis
- D.
Strongyloides stercoralis
- 11.Tail tip contains 2 nuclei in case of microfilariae of:
- A.
Wuchereria bancrofti
- B.
Brugia malayi
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A and B
- 12.A graceful curve with distinct rows of nuclei are characteristic of:
- A.
Wuchereria bancrofti
- B.
Brugia malayi
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A and B
- 13.River blindness is the name given to disease caused by:
- A.
Onchocerca volvulus
- B.
Loa Loa
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A and B
- 14.Fugitive or calabar swelling can be seen in infection with:
- A.
Onchocerca volvulus
- B.
Loa Loa
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A and B
- 15.Mango fly is the vector for:
- A.
Onchocerca volvulus
- B.
Loa Loa
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A and B
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