Morphology

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    Thatus Licudan

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    • What is the typical size range of trophozoites of Entamoeba coli?
      = 18-27 µm
    • Which of the following best describes the motility of Entamoeba coli trophozoites?a)Rapid and progressiveb) Sluggish and nonprogressivec) Active and directionald) Rapid and jerky
      = Sluggish and nonprogressive
    • How many nuclei does a typical trophozoite of Entamoeba coli have?
      = Single nucleus
    • What is the characteristic appearance of the nucleus in Entamoeba coli trophozoites?
      =  It is eccentrically located with a large karyosome and peripheral chromatin.
    • Which of the following is commonly seen in the cytoplasm of Entamoeba coli trophozoites?
      = Vacuoles containing bacteria
    • What is the absence of red blood cell inclusions indicative of in Entamoeba coli trophozoites?
      =  Nonpathogenicity
    • What is the size range of cysts of Entamoeba coli?
      = 27-35 µm
    • How many nuclei can be present in cysts of Entamoeba coli?
      = Four to eight nuclei
    • What may be present in the cytoplasm of young cysts of Entamoeba coli?
      = Glycogen masses
    • What is the characteristic appearance of chromatoid bars in young cysts of Entamoeba coli?
      = Pointed to splintered ends
    • Which of the following is NOT a feature of Entamoeba coli trophozoites?a)Sluggish motilityb) Red blood cell inclusionsc) Vacuoles containing bacteriad) Large karyosome in the nucleus
      = Red blood cell inclusions