Which of the Following Is the Most Common Parasitic Worm

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

Variable that is controlled by an experimenter in order to explore its relationship to a dependent variable.

Experimental Error

The variation in measurements that is attributed to the limitations in the experimental design and execution, often leading to deviations from true values.

DDT

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, a synthetic pesticide once widely used but now banned in many countries due to its environmental persistence and toxicity.

Weight Differences

Variation in weight among individuals or objects, attributable to differences in mass, density, or volume.