Morphology

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Thatus Licudan

Cards (10)

  • What are the two main forms of Entamoeba hartmanni?
    = Trophozoites and cysts
  • What is the typical size range of Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites?
    = 8 to 12 µm
  • What type of motility do Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites exhibit?
    = Nonprogressive motility
  • How many nuclei do Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites typically contain?
    = One
  • How does the peripheral chromatin appear in Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites?
    =  Evenly distributed granules with a beaded appearance
  • Where is the karyosome usually located in the nucleus of Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites?
    = It varies
  • Does the cytoplasm of Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites contain ingested red blood cells?
    =  No
  • What is the size range of Entamoeba hartmanni cysts?
    = 5 to 8 µm
  • How many nuclei can Entamoeba hartmanni cysts have?
    = One
  • Are the nuclei in Entamoeba hartmanni cysts larger or smaller than the nuclei in trophozoites?
    = Smaller