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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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2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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b. Ectoparasite
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4. An animal that harbors a parasite that can also infect humans is referred to as a(n):
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5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
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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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b. Diagnostic stage xt



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RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and de
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veloping 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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RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. Fac
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ultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually occurs
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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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RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes animal
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s. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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