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What Are the Four Groups of Parasitic Helminthes? Name One

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What are the four groups of parasitic helminthes? Name one parasitic helminth in each group that causes human disease and describe its hosts and transmission.


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Parasympathetic System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's response to stress, preparing the body for action.

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Motivational Tension

A psychological condition where an individual feels compelled to act due to a perceived discrepancy between their current state and their desired state.

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