,Chapter 1. Introduction 2p 2 p
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
the life cycle is referred to as the:
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host phase 2p 2p
b. Diagnostic stage 2p
c. Infective stage 2p
d. Method of infection 2p 2p
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 2p
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 2p
4. An animal that harbors a parasite that can also infect humans is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host 2p
b. Intermediate host 2p
c. Reservoir host 2p
d. Transport host 2p
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host 2p
b. Intermediate host 2p
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,c. Reservoir host
2p
d. Transport host
2p
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2p 2p 2p 2p 2 p
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
the life cycle is referred to as the:
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host phase 2p 2p
b. Diagnostic stage 2p
c. Infective stage 2p
d. Method of infection 2p 2p
ANS: C 2p
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2
developing within the host. It is a required part of the life cycle of that parasite.
p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
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2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
2p
ANS: C 2p
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other an
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
imals.
KEY: Introduction: parasite definitions/life cycles | Cognitive level: recall
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 2p
ANS: A 2p
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes ani
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
mals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
the life cycle is referred to as the:
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host phase 2p 2p
b. Diagnostic stage 2p
c. Infective stage 2p
d. Method of infection 2p 2p
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 2p
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 2p
4. An animal that harbors a parasite that can also infect humans is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host 2p
b. Intermediate host 2p
c. Reservoir host 2p
d. Transport host 2p
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host 2p
b. Intermediate host 2p
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,c. Reservoir host
2p
d. Transport host
2p
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2p 2p 2p 2p 2 p
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
the life cycle is referred to as the:
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Definitive host phase 2p 2p
b. Diagnostic stage 2p
c. Infective stage 2p
d. Method of infection 2p 2p
ANS: C 2p
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2
developing within the host. It is a required part of the life cycle of that parasite.
p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
KEY: Introduction: parasite definitions/life cycles | Cognitive level: recall
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
2p
ANS: C 2p
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other an
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
imals.
KEY: Introduction: parasite definitions/life cycles | Cognitive level: recall
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
a. Accidental parasite 2p
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 2p
ANS: A 2p
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes ani
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
mals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p 2p
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