Compare and Contrast the Morphology of Cestodes, Trematodes, and Nematodes

question 17

Essay

Compare and contrast the morphology of Cestodes, Trematodes, and Nematodes.

---

Definitions:

Aortic Arch

The aortic arch is the curved portion of the aorta, the major artery in the body, which branches out to supply blood to the head, neck, and arms.

Subclavian Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the thorax, neck, and arms, located below the clavicle.

Coronary Artery

The arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

Venule

A small blood vessel that allows deoxygenated blood to return from the capillary beds to the larger blood vessels called veins.