The Larval Forms of Certain Taenia Species, Which Typically Infest

question 30

Multiple Choice

The larval forms of certain Taenia species, which typically infest muscles of mammalian intermediate hosts is also called a

• A)proglottids.
• B)merozoite.
• C)cysticerci.
• D)amastigote.
• E)egg.

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Definitions:

Female Urethra

The tubular structure in females that conducts urine from the bladder to the external body.

Detrusor Muscle

The smooth muscle layer of the bladder wall that contracts during urination to expel urine from the bladder.

External Urethral Sphincter

The muscle responsible for controlling the flow of urine out of the bladder, allowing for voluntary urination.

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that sense muscle stretch and reflexively help regulate muscle contraction.