The Disease Filariasis Is Caused by the ________, Which Harbors

question 24

Multiple Choice

The disease filariasis is caused by the ________, which harbors Wolbachia endosymbionts.

• A) flatworm Taenia solium
• B) ciliate protist Paramecium bursaria
• C) flagellate protist Guilladia theta
• D) bacterium Staphylococcus aureus
• E) nematode Brugia malayi

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Definitions:

Oral Stage

The oral stage is the first stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, where the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and conflict.

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring from age 18 months to 3 years, where the focus of pleasure is on controlling bladder and bowel movements.

Phallic Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory occurring between ages three and six, where the child's libido is focused on the genital area, leading to identification with the same-sex parent.

Reaction Formation

Reaction formation is a psychological defense mechanism in which an individual acts in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires.