Most Cases of Hookworm Infection Are Acquired by Ingestion of Adult

question 16

True/False

Most cases of hookworm infection are acquired by ingestion of adult forms in contaminated food or water.

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Definitions:

Reticular Tissue

A type of connective tissue that forms the supportive framework of organs like the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.

Concentric Lamellae

Circular layers of bone matrix in an osteon, surrounding a central canal in compact bone.

Central Canal

The cerebrospinal fluid-filled space that runs longitudinally through the length of the entire spinal cord.

External Ear

The outer parts of the ear, including the pinna and the ear canal, which collect and direct sound waves.