Asked by Walter Rutherford on Jul 07, 2024
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A tapeworm infection could result from
A) eating insufficiently cooked pork.
B) being bitten by a mosquito.
C) ingesting eggs in contaminated water.
D) eating freshly peeled fruit.
E) wading in contaminated water.
Tapeworm Infection
a parasitic disease caused by ingesting tapeworm eggs or larvae, leading to the development of tapeworms in the intestines.
Insufficiently Cooked
Refers to food that has not been cooked to the required time or temperature to make it safe and palatable.
Mosquito
Mosquitoes are a group of flying insects known for their ability to pierce the skin and feed on blood, acting as vectors for various infectious diseases.
- Illustrate the anatomical features, reproductive processes, and feeding mechanisms of tapeworms and additional parasitic organisms.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A tapeworm infection can be contracted through the ingestion of undercooked pork that contains tapeworm larvae.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the anatomical features, reproductive processes, and feeding mechanisms of tapeworms and additional parasitic organisms.