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Parasitology
PA school microbiology
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Microbiology
Graduate
10/28/2009

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Term
Protists
Definition
-unicellular, eukaryotic organisms
-true nuclei
-membrane-enclosed organelles
-reproduce asexually by binary fission
-free-living
-amebae, flagellates, apicomplexa/sporozoa, ciliates
Term
Amebae
Definition
move by means of pseudopods
asexual reproduction
Term
Flagellates
Definition
flagella, asexual reproduction
Term
Apicomplexa/Sporozoa
Definition
-intracellular, both sexual and asexual
Term
Ciliates
Definition
-single parasitic species in humans, intestinal
Term
Helminths
Definition
-bilaterally symmetrical
-head and tail end
-include flatworms and roundworms
Term
Flatworms
Definition
simple digestive tract with single opening
-hermaphroditic
-tegument protective covering
Term
Roundworms
Definition
-complete digestive system
-separate sexes
-thick, protective cuticle
Term
Parasite pathogenesis
Definition
-entry via ingestion, skin, arthropod
-adhesins
-competition for nutrients
-tissue destruction from enzymes
-mechanical interference
-tissue changes
-antigenic variation
-encystation
-mimicry
-cleavage of antibodies or complement
-suppression of redirection of cellular immune response
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