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he life cycle is referred to as the:
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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 ea
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ea
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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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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a. Definitive host ea
b. Intermediate host ea
c. Reservoir host ea
d. Transport host ea
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 ea
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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 t
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he life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase ea ea
b. Diagnostic stage ea
c. Infective stage ea
d. Method of infection ea ea
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RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and d
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eveloping 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 ea
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. Fa
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cultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually occu
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rs 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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a. Accidental parasite ea
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ea
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RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes anim
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als. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of t
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he life cycle is referred to as the:
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b. Diagnostic stage ea
c. Infective stage ea
d. Method of infection ea ea
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite ea
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ea
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite ea
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ea
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 ea
b. Intermediate host ea
c. Reservoir host ea
d. Transport host ea
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
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a. Definitive host ea
b. Intermediate host ea
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d. Transport host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7
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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 t
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he life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase ea ea
b. Diagnostic stage ea
c. Infective stage ea
d. Method of infection ea ea
ANS: C ea
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and d
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eveloping 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 ea
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM ea
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RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. Fa
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cultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually occu
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rs 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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a. Accidental parasite ea
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite ea
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RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes anim
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als. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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