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Zool 425:Parasitology August 2009 Question Paper

Zool 425:Parasitology August 2009 

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ZOOL 425
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any TWO in Section
SECTION A (40 marks)
1. Explain how chemotherapy can be used in the treatment of schistosomiasis (8Marks)

2. State the main features of Cestodes (8Marks)

3. Briefly describe the genetic disorders associated with malaria endemism (6 Marks)

4. Differentiate between the following terms:
i. Mutulism and commensalism (4Marks)
ii. Definitive and intermediate host (4Marks)

5. Describe the life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides (4Marks)

6. Briefly describe the immunological steps that occur when a mammalian host is infected
with a helminth parasite (6Marks)

SECTION B (30 Marks)
7. Describe the role of arthropods as parasites (15Marks)

8. Discuss important strategies in parasitic control (15Marks)

9. Describe the life history of Plasmodium falciparum with emphasis to its manifestation in
humans (15Marks)






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