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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of the
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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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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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b. Intermediate host d
c. Reservoir host d
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5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
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