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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of th
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e life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase mf mf
b. Diagnostic stage mf
c. Infective stage mf
d. Method of infection mf mf
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite mf
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite mf
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 mf
b. Intermediate host mf
c. Reservoir host mf
d. Transport host mf
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 mf
b. Intermediate host mf
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
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d. Transport host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, Answer Key for Chapter 1. Introduction
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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of th
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e life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase mf mf
b. Diagnostic stage mf
c. Infective stage mf
d. Method of infection mf mf
ANS: C mf
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and d
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eveloping 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 mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
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ANS: C mf
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. Fa
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cultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually occur
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s accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites 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 mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite mf
ANS: A mf
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes anima
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ls. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
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,Chapter 1. Introduction
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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of th
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e life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase mf mf
b. Diagnostic stage mf
c. Infective stage mf
d. Method of infection mf mf
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite mf
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite mf
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 mf
b. Intermediate host mf
c. Reservoir host mf
d. Transport host mf
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 mf
b. Intermediate host mf
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
,c. Reservoir host
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d. Transport host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, Answer Key for Chapter 1. Introduction
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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of th
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e life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase mf mf
b. Diagnostic stage mf
c. Infective stage mf
d. Method of infection mf mf
ANS: C mf
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and d
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eveloping 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 mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
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ANS: C mf
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. Fa
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cultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually occur
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s accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites 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 mf
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite mf
ANS: A mf
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes anima
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ls. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1