M.Sc. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
Zoology
HELMINTHOLOGY
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: Question number 2 and 6 are compulsory. Attempt any two from Question No. 4 and 5.
Q.1
Multiple choice questions (Per question 2 marks) (Compulsory):
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Humans can serve as both the intermediate and definitive host in infections caused by
Enterobius vermicularis
Hymenolepis nana
Schistosoma japonicum
Ascarislumbricoides
The miracidial hatching test helps to demonstrate the viability of
eggs of Taenia species
eggs of Schistosoma species
eggs of hookworm species
eggs of Opisthorchis
A freshwater snail is always a part of the life cycle in which of the following groups
Cestodes
Trematodes
Filarial worms
Intestinal nematodes
A 45 years old hunter developed fever, myalgia and periorbital edema. He has a history of bear meat consumption. The most likely causative agent is
Toxoplasma gondii
Taeniasolium
Hymenolepis nana
Trichinella spiralis
What is the intermediate host for the schistosomes?
Humans
Soil
This is the correct answer
Snails
Worldwide, the most prevalent helminth to infect humans is
Enterobius vermicular
Ascaris lumbricoides
Taenia saginata
Schistosoma mansoni
Praziquantel is used in the treatment of
Amoebiasis
Toxocariasis (visceral larva migrans)
Paragonimiasis (lung fluke)
Trypanosomiasis (African Sleeping sickness)
Q.2
Long answer type question (Compulsory):- Give an account on life cycle, pathogenicity, diagnosis and treatment of Echinococcus granulosus.
14
Q.3
Answer the following.
Give an account on Nutritional requirement in Cestodes.
07
General organization and morphology of the parasitic Trematodes occurring in man.
07
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Q.4
Explain the following.
General organization and Classification of Aschelminths.
05
Give an account on life Cycle of Fasciola hepatica.
05
Describe Hymenolepis nana with special reference treatment and control.
04
Q.5
Explain in short.
Describe the Life Cycle of Echinococcous granulosus.
07
Structure and life cycle pattern Taenia Saginata.
07
Q.6
Write short notes on any four of the following:
14
Host Parasite Interaction
Geographical distribution of Schistosoma Mansoni
Transmission and pathology of parasitic Hymenolepis nana
Praziquantel
Classification of Cestodes
Chemicals and reagents used in preservation of parasitic materials.