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,Chapter 1. ds d s Introduction




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




b. Diagnostic stage ds




c. Infective stage ds




d. Method of infection ds ds




2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite ds




b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ds




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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite ds




b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ds




4. An animal that harbors a parasite that can also infect humans is referred to as a(n):
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a. Definitive host ds




b. Intermediate host ds




c. Reservoir host ds




d. Transport host ds




5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
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a. Definitive host ds




b. Intermediate host ds




Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7
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, Answer Key for Chapter 1. ds ds ds ds d s Introduction

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




b. Diagnostic stage ds




c. Infective stage ds




d. Method of infection ds ds




ANS: C ds




RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and
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developing 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 ds




b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM ds




ANS: C ds




RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
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Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
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occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other
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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 ds




b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ds




ANS: A ds




RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
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animals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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Publisher: 2019 ISBN: 9780803675797 Edition: Unknown

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