Question

Tapeworms infect the digestive tract of human beings.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Tapeworm:

1. Tapeworm belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes (flatworm).
2. It generally infects the human intestines, thus parasitic.
3. Tapeworm infection is caused due to contaminated food or water.
4. The larvae migrate to the intestine where they survive for years.
5. The larvae can be found in the feces.

Final answer: The given statement is true.