Discipline: Parasitology
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B) Helminthology (MCQs)
Answer
Key
101)
Each of the following statements concerning
Ascaris lumbricoides
is correct except:
C
A.
Ascaris lumbricoides
is one of the largest nematode
B.
Ascaris lumbricoides
can cause pneumonia
C. Both dogs and cats are intermediate host of
Ascaris
lumbricoides
D.
Ascaris lumbricoides
is transmitted by ingestion of eggs
102)
Each of the following statements concerning hookworm infection is correct except
D
A. Hookworm infection can cause pneumonia
B. Hookworm infection is acquired by humans when
filariform larvae penetrate the skin
C. Hookworm infection is caused by
Necatar americanus
D. Hookworm infection can be diagnosed by finding the
trophozoite in the stool
103)
Pigs or dogs are the source of human infection by each of the following parasites except
C
A.
Echinococcus granulosus
B.
Taenia solium
C.
Ascaris lumbricoides
D. None
104)
Phylum Nemathelminthes includes
A
A. Roundworms
B. Tapeworms
C. Flukes
D. None
105)
Phylum Platyhelminthes includes
B
A. Round worms
B. Flatworms
C. Thorny headed worms
D. All of above
106)
The name helminth is derived from the Greek words helmins or helminthos which means
D
A. Fluke
B. Nematode
C. Cestode
D. Worm
107)
The name helminth is usually applied to Parasitic and non-parasitic species of
D
A. Flatworms
B. Tapeworms
C. Roundworms
D. All of above
108)
Members of Phylum Platyhelminthes are
A
A. Dorsoventrally flattened
B. Laterally Compressed
C. Round
D. None
109)
Members of Phylum Nemathelminthes are
C
A. Dorsoventrally flattened
B. Laterally Compressed
C. Round
D. None
110)
Anthelmintics are chemicals used to kill
A
A. Helminths
B. Insects
C. Arachnids
D. Protozooa
111)
Anthelmintics are chemicals used to kill
D
A. Flatworm
B. Tapeworm
C. Roundworm
D. All of above
112)
Anthelmintics solutions when given orally are called as
C
A. Drench
B. Bolus
C. Both a and b
D. None
113)
Oral preparations of anthelmintics are called as
A
A. Drench
B. Spot on
C. Pour on
D. All of above
114)
Anthelmintics are used to
A
A. Kill the worms
B. Remove the eggs from pasture
C. Both
D. None
115)
Anthelmintics may be administered as
D
A. Drench
B. Bolus
C. Injection
D. All of above
116)
Benzimidazoles work against parasites by
A
A. Binding with protein tubulin
B. Mimicking acetylcholine
C. Both
D. None of above
