Common internal and external parasites of companion animals, their life cycles, and diagnostic identification tested on the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
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35 basic cards for Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technology. Set 8 of 10 in Veterinary Technology. It opens with "What is the scientific name of the common intestinal roundworm of dogs?" and "What is the scientific name of the common intestinal roundworm of cats?". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- What is the scientific name of the common intestinal roundworm of dogs?
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Toxocara canis- What is the scientific name of the common intestinal roundworm of cats?
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Toxocara cati- Ancylostoma caninum
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Canine hookworm- What is the scientific name of the whipworm that infects dogs?
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Trichuris vulpis- In which part of the GI tract does Trichuris vulpis reside?
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The cecum and colon- What intermediate host transmits Dipylidium caninum to dogs and cats?
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The flea- What is the general term for one segment of a tapeworm's body?
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Proglottid- What do dried Dipylidium caninum proglottids resemble when seen on an animal's fur or bedding?
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Grains of rice- What is the most common flea species found on dogs and cats?
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Ctenocephalides felis- What is the scientific name of the heartworm of dogs and cats?
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Dirofilaria immitis- What insect vector transmits heartworm infection?
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The mosquito- Where do adult heartworms primarily reside in an infected dog?
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The pulmonary arteries and the right side of the heart- What does a heartworm antigen (ELISA) test detect?
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Antigen produced by adult female heartworms- What test is used to detect and identify microfilariae circulating in the blood?
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The modified Knott's test- What is the term for the motile, feeding life stage of a protozoan such as Giardia?
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