Which of the following is not a virulence factor associated with helminths?

A. Thick cuticle to escape detection from the host immune system
B. Secretion of toxins
C. Degradative enzymes to damage host tissue
D. Specialized structures for attachment to host tissues


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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