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MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY
,CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Life Cycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This
Stage Of TheLife Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Method Of 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
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe Humans’ 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 Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. Transport Host
5. The Host In Which The Parasite 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
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, Answer Key For Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Life Cycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This
Stage Of TheLife Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Method Of Infection
ANSWER: C
FEEDBACK: This Is The Stage Of The Life Cycle At Which The Parasite Is Capable Of
Entering AndDeveloping Within The Host. It Is A Required Part Of The Life Cycle Of 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
ANSWER: C
FEEDBACK: Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Live On The Outside Of
The Host.Facultative Parasites Can Live As Well Outside The Host As Inside The Host; Host
Infection Usually Occurs Accidentally. Other Accidental Parasites May Include Parasites That
Usually Infect Other Animals.
Key: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Life Cycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe Humans’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
ANSWER: A
FEEDBACK: Zoonosis Is An Accidental Infection With A Parasite That 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
,CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Life Cycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This
Stage Of TheLife Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Method Of 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
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe Humans’ 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 Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. Transport Host
5. The Host In Which The Parasite 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
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, Answer Key For Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In A General Nematode Parasite’s Life Cycle, The Host May Ingest A Fertile Egg. This
Stage Of TheLife Cycle Is Referred To As The:
a. Definitive Host Phase
b. Diagnostic Stage
c. Infective Stage
d. Method Of Infection
ANSWER: C
FEEDBACK: This Is The Stage Of The Life Cycle At Which The Parasite Is Capable Of
Entering AndDeveloping Within The Host. It Is A Required Part Of The Life Cycle Of 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
ANSWER: C
FEEDBACK: Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Live On The Outside Of
The Host.Facultative Parasites Can Live As Well Outside The Host As Inside The Host; Host
Infection Usually Occurs Accidentally. Other Accidental Parasites May Include Parasites That
Usually Infect Other Animals.
Key: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Life Cycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe Humans’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
ANSWER: A
FEEDBACK: Zoonosis Is An Accidental Infection With A Parasite That Usually Parasitizes
Animals. Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Live Outside The Host. Facultative
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
