You Are Attempting to Identify the Type of Helminth That

question 8

Multiple Choice

You are attempting to identify the type of helminth that has been isolated from a patient stool sample. The most important consideration to make this distinction is to _______.

• A) look at the gross anatomy to determine if the body is segmented or not
• B) examine the sample to see if microscopic eggs are present
• C) determine if the cells are eukaryotic or bacterial by looking for nuclei
• D) ask the patient about recent food and water consumption

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Definitions:

Nervous

Relating to the nervous system, which is the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Haversian Canals

Microscopic tubes or channels within the bone that contain blood vessels and nerves; part of the bone's vascular and innervation system.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bones that allow for communication and nutrient exchange between osteocytes.

Lacunae

Small cavities or spaces within tissues, particularly in bone and cartilage, where cells reside.