Medical parasitology levanthal 7th ed test bank (1) (1)

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By Leventhal[CH1-11]
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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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a. Definitive host phase k k



b. Diagnostic stage k


c. Infective stage k



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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 k


b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultativeparasite k




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


b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultativeparasite k




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 k



b. Intermediate host k



c. Reservoir host k



d. Transport host k




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




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d. Transport host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7
k k k k Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
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, 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
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klife cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase k k


b. Diagnostic stage k


c. Infective stage k



d. Method of infection k k




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RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and
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kdeveloping 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 k



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
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kFacultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
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koccurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other
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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 k



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultativeparasite k




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RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
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kanimals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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