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Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of the
life cycle is referred to as the:
a. Definitive host phase
b. Diagnostic stage
c. Infective stage
d. Method of infection
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2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
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c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
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Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
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4. An animal that harbors a parasite that can also infect humans is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
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c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
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Answer Key for Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of the
life cycle is referred to as the:
a. Definitive host phase
b. Diagnostic stage
c. Infective stage
d. Method of infection
ANS: C
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and
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developing within the host. It is a required part of the life cycle of that parasite.
KEY: Introduction: parasite definitions/life cycles | Cognitive level: recall
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
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ANS: C
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other
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animals.
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):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
ANS: A
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
animals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
Medical Parasitology 7th Edition
Leventhal Test Bank
SM
AR
TE
LI
TE
,SMARTELITE
Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of the
life cycle is referred to as the:
a. Definitive host phase
b. Diagnostic stage
c. Infective stage
d. Method of infection
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2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
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c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
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Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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3.
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
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4. An animal that harbors a parasite that can also infect humans is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
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c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
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GRADESMORE.COM
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Answer Key for Chapter 1. Introduction
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of the
life cycle is referred to as the:
a. Definitive host phase
b. Diagnostic stage
c. Infective stage
d. Method of infection
ANS: C
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and
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developing within the host. It is a required part of the life cycle of that parasite.
KEY: Introduction: parasite definitions/life cycles | Cognitive level: recall
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
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ANS: C
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other
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animals.
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):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
ANS: A
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
animals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
