Which of the Following Is the Most Common Parasitic Worm

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common parasitic worm in the United States?

• A) Enterobius vermicularis
• B) Schistosoma mansoni
• C) Echinococcus granulosus
• D) Taenia saginata
• E) Ascaris lumbricoides

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Definitions:

Synclines

Downward-curving folds in sedimentary strata, opposite of anticlines, which can also be indicators of oil and gas deposits.

Cleavage

In geology, the tendency of crystalline materials to split along definite crystallographic structural planes, creating flat, shiny surfaces.

Monocline

A geological feature where sedimentary layers are tilted or bent along a single axis.

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where the movement is predominantly horizontal, caused by shear stress, often resulting in earthquakes.