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Medical Parasitology 7th Edition
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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 the
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life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase y y



b. Diagnostic stage y



c. Infective stage y



d. Method of infection y y




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



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite y




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



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite y




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 y



b. Intermediate host y



c. Reservoir host y



d. Transport host y




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 y



b. Intermediate host y




Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1

,c. Reservoir host
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d. Transport hosty




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 the
y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y



life cycle is referred to as the:
y y y y y y



a. Definitive host phase y y



b. Diagnostic stage y



c. Infective stage y



d. Method of infection y y




ANS: C y



RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and
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ydeveloping 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 y



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite y




ANS: C y



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



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite y




ANS: A y



RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
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yanimals. 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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