Ascaris Lumbricoides

question 5

Multiple Choice

Ascaris lumbricoides

• A)is an intestinal roundworm.
• B)spreads to humans by ingestion of Ascaris eggs in food.
• C)larvae penetrate into lymphatics and capillaries around intestines.
• D)larvae migrate to the pharynx, get swallowed, and return to intestines to mature.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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