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a. Definitive host phase fg fg
b. Diagnostic stage fg
c. Infective stage fg
d. Method of infection fg fg
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite fg
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite fg
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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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d. Facultative parasite fg
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 fg
b. Intermediate host fg
c. Reservoir host fg
d. Transport host fg
5. The host in which the parasite reaches sexual or reproductive maturity is referred to as 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
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the life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase fg fg
b. Diagnostic stage fg
c. Infective stage fg
d. Method of infection fg fg
ANS: C fg
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 fg
b. Ectoparasite
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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
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occurs accidentally. Other accidental parasites may include parasites that usually infect other
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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 fg
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite fg
ANS: A fg
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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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of
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a. Definitive host phase fg fg
b. Diagnostic stage fg
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d. Method of infection fg fg
2. A parasite that lives inside a host is referred to as a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite fg
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite fg
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3. Zoonosis is a term used to describe humans’ relationship with a(n):
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a. Accidental parasite fg
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite fg
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 fg
b. Intermediate host fg
c. Reservoir host fg
d. Transport host fg
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 fg
b. Intermediate host fg
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1. In a general nematode parasite’s life cycle, the host may ingest a fertile egg. This stage of
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the life cycle is referred to as the:
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a. Definitive host phase fg fg
b. Diagnostic stage fg
c. Infective stage fg
d. Method of infection fg fg
ANS: C fg
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 fg
b. Ectoparasite
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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
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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):
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a. Accidental parasite fg
b. Ectoparasite
c. Endoparasite
d. Facultative parasite fg
ANS: A fg
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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