Medical Parasitology 7th Edition
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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
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
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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
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
,c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, 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
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b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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ANS: C
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RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
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Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other
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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):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
ANS: A
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
animals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
Leventhal Test Bank
a
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h i
bWu t
MM
,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
a
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GRADESMORE.COM
h
3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
a. Accidental parasite
W t
b. Ectoparasite
u
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
Mb
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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
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as a(n):
a. Definitive host
b. Intermediate host
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
,c. Reservoir host
d. Transport host
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GRADESMORE.COM
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bWu t
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Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
, 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
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b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
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d. Facultative parasite GRADESMORE.COM
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ANS: C
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RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host.
u
Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection usually
occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other
b
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):
a. Accidental parasite
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite
ANS: A
RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
animals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
Leventhal: Medical Parasitology, Ed. 7 Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 1
