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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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2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite pm
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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b. Ectoparasite
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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 pm
b. Intermediate host pm
c. Reservoir host pm
d. Transport host pm
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
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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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b. Diagnostic stage pm
c. Infective stage pm
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ANS: C pm
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.
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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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b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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ANS: C pm
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. F
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acultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually oc
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curs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other anim
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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 pm
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite pm
ANS: A pm
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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,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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a. Definitive host phase pm pm
b. Diagnostic stage pm
c. Infective stage pm
d. Method of infectionpm pm
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite pm
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite pm
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite pm
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite pm
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 pm
b. Intermediate host pm
c. Reservoir host pm
d. Transport host pm
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 pm
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d. Transport host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, 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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hepm life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase pm pm
b. Diagnostic stage pm
c. Infective stage pm
d. Method of infection pm pm
ANS: C pm
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.
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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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b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
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ANS: C pm
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. F
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acultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually oc
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curs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other anim
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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 pm
b. Ectoparasite
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RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes anim
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