Peter is complaining of stomach pain and constant hunger. Peter’s doctor diagnoses him with a worm infection. Peter feels hungry because the worm is absorbing food from his intestines.
Answer
A
tapeworm.
B
leech.
C
planarian.
D
marine worm.
Explanation
A tapeworm lives in the host’s intestines and absorbs nutrients from digested food. This can leave Peter feeling hungry, so the correct choice is tapeworm.
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