Which of the Following Statements About Schistosomiasis Is FALSE

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about schistosomiasis is FALSE?

• A) The female worm lives in a groove that runs down the body of the male.
• B) The cercariae penetrate human skin.
• C) It is caused by a roundworm.
• D) A parasite of birds causes swimmer's itch in humans.
• E) The intermediate host is an aquatic snail.

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Definitions:

Obsession

Persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Delusion

A false belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of a psychiatric disorder.

Inhibited Temperament

A personality trait characterized by shyness, cautiousness, and high levels of emotional reactivity to new or unfamiliar situations.