Other important protozoa are the plasmodium species. Plasmodium develop in mosquitoes, and infected mosquitoes transmit the parasite to humans by biting them. Plasmodium destroysred blood cellswhich impacts organ function and causes a disease in humans known as malaria. Malaria causes the most deaths o...
Which one of the blood cells is a phagocyte? Which of the following causes immunodeficiency? a. The HIV virus. b. Allergens. c. Any parasitic infection. d. All bacterial infections. What cell/protein of the immune system is being described? These t-cells are similar to NK cells in that...
Praziquantel is exceptionally effective against adult parasitic tapeworms like mesocestoides, Taenia, Avitellina, and Dipylidium. It is also highly effective for flukes like Eurytrema and Schistosoma. Praziquantel is used to control the eggs and larvae of certain insect species. It works by interna...
Which blood cells phagocytize antigen-antibody complexes and are effective against parasitic worms? Which of the following best describes an erythrocyte? A. Contains multiple nuclei B. Destroys pathogens C. Only live for about 4 months D...
A biopsy of the small intestine can confirm the findings of the blood test. An endoscope is placed through the mouth and stomach into the small intestine and a small amount of tissue is removed. Celiac disease damages or destroys the small, hairlike protrusions in the intestine. ...
Blood Type Antigens: The ABO blood type groups are genetically controlled categories defined by the type of antigens found on the surface of red blood cells and the antibodies found in the blood serum. The genetic alleles that code for the blood groups are ...