Question

Why is taenia solum not digested in the intestine of man?

Answer 1

Taenia Solium

• Taenia solium is an endoparasitical species of the Phylum Platyhelminthes

• It is found generally in the small intestine of a man it affects. It can also be found in the pyloric stomach

• Consumption of uncooked beef causes this flatworm to enter the target's body

• It blocks the passage of food from stomach into the intestine and absorbing the nutrients before allowing the food to pass

• It causes many digestive ailments like loss of hunger and appetite,weak stomach etc

• The body surface of this worm is covered by hard cuticle with prevent the action of enzymes and body juices. Thus,small intestine cannot digest Taenia Solium