Test Bank For Medical Parasitology: A Self-
Instructional Text,
7th Edition By Leventhal; Cheadle,
All 11 Chapters Covered
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
, Test Bank
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
2. A Parasite That Lives Inside A Host Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe HumAnswer:’ 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 HumAnswer: Is Referred To As
A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. TrAnswer:port Host
5. The Host In Which The Parasite Reaches Sexual Or Reproductive Maturity Is Referred To As
A(N):
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
,a. Definitive Host
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
, b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. TrAnswer:port Host
e. Answer:wer 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
Answer:: C
Rationale: This Is The Stage Of The Life Cycle At Which The Parasite Is Capable Of Entering
And 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):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative ParasiteAnswer:: 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 Animals.
Key: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Life Cycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe HumAnswer:’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
Answer:: A
Rationale: Zoonosis Is An Accidental Infection With A Parasite That Usually Parasitizes
Animals. Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Live Outside The Host.
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
Instructional Text,
7th Edition By Leventhal; Cheadle,
All 11 Chapters Covered
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
, Test Bank
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
2. A Parasite That Lives Inside A Host Is Referred To As A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe HumAnswer:’ 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 HumAnswer: Is Referred To As
A(N):
a. Definitive Host
b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. TrAnswer:port Host
5. The Host In Which The Parasite Reaches Sexual Or Reproductive Maturity Is Referred To As
A(N):
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
,a. Definitive Host
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
, b. Intermediate Host
c. Reservoir Host
d. TrAnswer:port Host
e. Answer:wer 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
Answer:: C
Rationale: This Is The Stage Of The Life Cycle At Which The Parasite Is Capable Of Entering
And 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):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative ParasiteAnswer:: 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 Animals.
Key: Introduction: Parasite Definitions/Life Cycles | Cognitive Level: Recall
3. Zoonosis Is A Term Used To Describe HumAnswer:’ Relationship With A(N):
a. Accidental Parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative Parasite
Answer:: A
Rationale: Zoonosis Is An Accidental Infection With A Parasite That Usually Parasitizes
Animals. Endoparasites Live Inside The Host. Ectoparasites Live Outside The Host.
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2
