Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
,Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal
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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 humans’ 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 humans is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
,Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
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,Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
Answer Key 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
ANS: 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 parasite
Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
,Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal
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 humans’ 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 humans is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
,Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
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,Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
Answer Key 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
ANS: 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 parasite
Test Bank for Medical Parasitology 7th Edition Leventhal Ruth Leventhal, Cheadle
