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Medical Helminthology Question Paper

Medical Helminthology

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2007/2008
FIRST SEMESTER
EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE
AND BACHELOR
OF EDUCATION
SZL 406: MEDICAL
HELMINTHOLOGY
DATE: Wednesday 28th November 2007
TIME:
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in Section A and anyone question in Section B. Illustrate your
answer with diagrams where appropriate.
SECTION
A (40 MARKS)
I.
Using examples, describe the following terms:
(a)
Strobila
(b)
Cysticercus
(c)
Hexacanth
2.
List three species of flukes that infect humans and indicate their intermediate, definitive and reservoir host where appropriate.
3.
Explain the structure and functions of the tegument in flatworms.
4.
Explain pathogenic effects of hookworms in humans.
5.
Outline the life cycle of Taenia solium and the hosts involved.
6.
Explain laboratory diagnosis of pinworms in humans.
7.
Describe briefly the main pathogenic effects and treatment of infections caused by Schistosoma japonicum in humans.
8.
Describe briefly the types of sensory glands occurring In nematodes and explain their taxonomic significance.

SECTION B: (30 MARKS)
9.
Discuss body organization in flatworms of medical importance.
10
Discuss adaptations of tapeworms to parasitic mode of life.