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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage
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of the life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase bn bn


b. Diagnostic stage bn



c. Infective stage bn


d. Method of infection bn bn




2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite bn



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite bn




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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite bn



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite bn




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 bn



b. Intermediate host bn



c. Reservoir host bn



d. Transport host bn




5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as
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a(n):
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b. Intermediate host bn




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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage
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of the life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase bn bn


b. Diagnostic stage bn



c. Infective stage bn



d. Method of infection bn bn




ANS: C bn


RATIONALE: This is the stage of the life cycle at which the parasite is capable of entering
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and 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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a. Accidental parasite bn



b. Ectoparasite
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RATIONALE: Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live on the outside of the
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host. Facultative parasites can live as well outside the host as inside the host; host infection
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usually occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually
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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 bn



b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite bn




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RATIONALE: Zoonosis is an accidental infection with a parasite that usually parasitizes
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animals. Endoparasites live inside the host. Ectoparasites live outside the host. Facultative
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