M.SC.(Zoology) (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination, 2017
HELMINTHOLOGICAL
Day Date: Monday, 24-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
Instruction Questions 2 and 6 are compulsory.
Attempt any two from question number 4 and 5.
Q.1 MCQ (per question 2 marks) (Compulsory): 14
What helminth is responsible for causing the greatest number of worm
infection worldwide?
Enterobiusvermicularis Ascarislumbricoides
Strongyloidesstercoralis Trichinellaspiralls
The adult tapeworm of Echinococcusgranulosus is found in the intestine
of:
Humans Sheep Dog Cattle
In infection with Taeniasolium, man can serve as the:
definitive host
intermediate host
definitive and/ or the intermediate host
none of the above
Humans can serve as both the intermediate and definitive host in
infection caused by:
Enterobiusvermicularis Hymenolepis nana
Schistosomaja ponicum 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 45 year 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 Trichinellaspiralis
Worldwide, the most prevalent helminth to infect humans is:
Enterobiusvermicularis, the pinworm
Ascarislumbricoides
Taeniasaginata, the beef tapeworm
Schistosomamansoni, one of the blos flukes
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Q.2 Long answer type question( compulsory): 14
Give an account on life cycle, pathogenicity, diagnosis and treatment of
Dipylidiumcaninum.
Q.3 Answer the following:
Give an account on Nutritional requirements in helminthes. 07
General organization and morphology of the parasitic nematodes
occurring in digestive tract of man.
07
Q.4 Explain the following:
General organization and classification of Platyhelminthes. 05
Give an account on life Cycle of Schistosomahaematobium. 05
Describe Taeniasaginatawith special reference treatment and control. 04
Q.5 Explain in short:
Describe the Life cycle of Wuchereriabancrofti 07
Structure and life cycle pattern Echinococcousgranulosus 07
Q.6 Write short note on (any four): 14
Host- Parasite Interaction
Geographical distribution of Fasciola hepatica
Transmission and pathology of parasitic Hymenolepis nana
Antithelminthic drugs
Classification of Nematodes
Chemical and reagents used in preservation of parasitic materials