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Instructional Text, 7th Edition by Leventhal;
Cheadle, All 11 Chapters Covered




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, 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


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, c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host

Answer Key for Chapter 1. Introduction

1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage
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of thelife cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase u u




b. Diagnostic stage u




c. Infective stage u




d. Method of infection u u




ANS: C u




RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering
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anddeveloping within the host. It is a required part of the life cycle of that parasite.
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KEY: Introduction: parasite definitions/life cycles | Cognitive level: recall
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2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite u




b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite

ANS: C u




RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the
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host.Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host
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infection usually occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites
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that usually infect other animals.
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KEY: Introduction: parasite definitions/life cycles | Cognitive level: recall
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite u




b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite u u




ANS: A u




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