Medical Parasitology, 7th Edition by
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,Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
,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 t
he life cycle is referred to as the: a.
Definitive host phase
b. Diagnostic stage
c. Infective stage
d. Method of infection
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
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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
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
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, 5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n): a.
Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
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Answer Key for Chapter 1. Introduction
2s
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of t
he 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 d
eveloping 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):
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
Leventhal – Test Bank
,Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
,Chapter 1. Introduction
2s
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of t
he life cycle is referred to as the: a.
Definitive host phase
b. Diagnostic stage
c. Infective stage
d. Method of infection
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
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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
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
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, 5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n): a.
Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
GRADESMORE.COM
Answer Key for Chapter 1. Introduction
2s
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of t
he 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 d
eveloping 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):
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
