Aponeuroses are broad, flat sheets of dense fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones or to other muscles. Unlike tendons, which are cord-like structures, aponeuroses provide a wide area of attachment and help distribute muscle force across a larger surface. They are commonly found in areas requiring strong but flexible support, such as the abdominal wall and the scalp. Question:Which of the following best describes the primary function of an aponeurosis?  

All of the following statements about Platynosomum fastosum are true EXCEPT:

In __, the animal does not exhibit outward signs of clinical disease even though a parasite is present.

Adults of Alaria spp, which are flukes that parasitize dogs and cats, are found in the:

The morphologic feature shared by adults of the phylum Platyhelminthes is that generally they are:

Which of the following statements about Paragonimus kellicotti is the LEAST accurate?

In parasitism, the parasite becomes __ the host.

Adults of the fluke Paragonimus kellicotti are found in:

Give the scientific and common name for this parasite. Patient is a feline.

Fleas are __.