ZOO 512

A study of the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in various parasites. A study of enzyme systems of various parasites in relation to host infection. A study of the various physiological methods followed by parasites in the infection and establishment in the hosts. A study of the effects of parasites on their hosts, especially the competition between the parasites and their hosts for food and other vital substances, and the deleterious effects on the host immune system such as stimulation and inhibition. A study of the structure of systems of some parasitic helminthes, especially the digestive and reproductive systems. A study of the general characteristic of teguments and other outer walls of various parasites.