Which of the Following Intestinal Protozoa Are Considered Parasites of Humans

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following intestinal protozoa are considered parasites of humans only?

• A) Entamoeba histolytica
• B) Balantidium coli
• C) Cyclospora cayentanensis
• D) Giardia intestinalis
• E) both Entamoeba histolytica and Cyclospora cayentanensis

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Definitions:

Kinesthesis

The ability to perceive the posture, heaviness, or motion of muscles, tendons, and joints.

Sensory Interaction

The principle that one sense may influence another, as when the smell of food influences its taste.

Skin Senses

Sensory systems involved in perceiving touch, heat, cold, and pain through the skin.

Specialized Receptor Cells

Cells located in sensory organs that are tailored to detect specific types of stimuli, such as light, sound, taste, or touch.