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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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life cycle is referred to as the:
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b. Diagnostic stage 5i
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d. Method of infection 5i 5i
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite 5i
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 5i
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite 5i
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 5i
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 5i
b. Intermediate host 5i
c. Reservoir host 5i
d. Transport host 5i
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 5i
b. Intermediate host 5i
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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 the
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life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase 5i 5i
b. Diagnostic stage 5i
c. Infective stage 5i
d. Method of infection 5i 5i
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RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and de
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veloping 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 5i
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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ANS: C 5i
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. Fac
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ultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually occurs
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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 5i
b. Ectoparasite
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RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes animal
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s. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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,Chapter 1. Introduction 5i 5 i
1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of the
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life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase 5i 5i
b. Diagnostic stage 5i
c. Infective stage 5i
d. Method of infection 5i 5i
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite 5i
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite 5i
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite 5i
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 5i
b. Intermediate host 5i
c. Reservoir host 5i
d. Transport host 5i
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 5i
b. Intermediate host 5i
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d. Transport host
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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 the
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life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase 5i 5i
b. Diagnostic stage 5i
c. Infective stage 5i
d. Method of infection 5i 5i
ANS: C 5i
RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering and de
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veloping 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 5i
b. Ectoparasite
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ANS: C 5i
RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host. Fac
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ultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually occurs
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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 5i
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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ANS: A 5i
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes animal
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s. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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