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Medical parasitology
7th edition
By Leventhal
,Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Lifejcycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This Stage Of
The Life Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Methodjof Infection
2. A Parasite That Lives Inside A Host Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
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3. Zoonosis Is A Termjused To Describejhumans’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
4. An Animal That Harbors A Parasite That Can Also Infect Humans Isjreferred To As A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. Transport Host
5. The Host In Which Thejparasite Reaches Sexual Or Reproductive Maturity Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
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,c. Reservoir Host
d. Transport Host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, Answerjkey Forjchapter 1. Introduction
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Lifejcycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This Stage Of
The Life Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Method Of Infection
ANS: C
RATIONALE: This Is Thejstage Of The Life Cycle At Which Thejparasite Isjcapable Of Entering And
Develo Pingjwithin Thejhost. It Is A Required Part Of The Life Cyclejof That Parasite.
KEY: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Life Cycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
2. A Parasite That Lives Inside A Host Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite GRADESMORE.COM
ANS: C
RATIONALE: Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Livejon The Outside Of The Host.
Facult Ativejparasites Can Live As Well Outside The Host Asjinside The Host; Host Infection
Usually Occurs Accide Ntally. Other Accidental Parasites May Include Parasites That Usually
Infect Other Animals.
KEY: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Lifejcycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
3. Zoonosis Isja Term Used To Describejhumans’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
ANS: A
RATIONALE: Zoonosis Is An Accidental Infectionjwith A Parasitejthat Usually Parasitizes
Animals. Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Live Outside The Host. Facultative
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
Medical parasitology
7th edition
By Leventhal
,Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Lifejcycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This Stage Of
The Life Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Methodjof Infection
2. A Parasite That Lives Inside A Host Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
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3. Zoonosis Is A Termjused To Describejhumans’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
4. An Animal That Harbors A Parasite That Can Also Infect Humans Isjreferred To As A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. Transport Host
5. The Host In Which Thejparasite Reaches Sexual Or Reproductive Maturity Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
,c. Reservoir Host
d. Transport Host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, Answerjkey Forjchapter 1. Introduction
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Lifejcycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This Stage Of
The Life Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Method Of Infection
ANS: C
RATIONALE: This Is Thejstage Of The Life Cycle At Which Thejparasite Isjcapable Of Entering And
Develo Pingjwithin Thejhost. It Is A Required Part Of The Life Cyclejof That Parasite.
KEY: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Life Cycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
2. A Parasite That Lives Inside A Host Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite GRADESMORE.COM
ANS: C
RATIONALE: Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Livejon The Outside Of The Host.
Facult Ativejparasites Can Live As Well Outside The Host Asjinside The Host; Host Infection
Usually Occurs Accide Ntally. Other Accidental Parasites May Include Parasites That Usually
Infect Other Animals.
KEY: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Lifejcycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
3. Zoonosis Isja Term Used To Describejhumans’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
ANS: A
RATIONALE: Zoonosis Is An Accidental Infectionjwith A Parasitejthat Usually Parasitizes
Animals. Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Live Outside The Host. Facultative
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