12 Questions
An endoparasite lives ______ the body of the host.
inside
An ectoparasite lives ______ the host.
outside
Medical parasitology deals primarily with parasites that affects ________ and their medical significance.
humans
Obligate parasites are completely dependent on their _____ for survival.
host
Parasites live temporarily or permanently on the human ________.
body
Temporary parasites visit the host only for ______.
feeding
________ is an organism that lives on or within and at the expense of another living organism.
Parasite
________ is a larger organism that provides nourishment and protection to a parasite.
Host
Toxocara canis is a ________ parasite
zoonotic
________ is capable of causing disease
pathogenic
________ is an organism that causes local or systemic damage
pathogen
_______ parasite only transports parasite without being infected
mechanical/phoretic
Study Notes
Parasites and Hosts
- An endoparasite lives inside the body of the host.
- An ectoparasite lives on the host.
Medical Parasitology
- Medical parasitology deals primarily with parasites that affect humans and their medical significance.
Types of Parasites
- Obligate parasites are completely dependent on their host for survival.
- Temporary parasites visit the host only for feeding.
Definitions
- A parasite is an organism that lives on or within and at the expense of another living organism.
- A host is a larger organism that provides nourishment and protection to a parasite.
Examples of Parasites
- Toxocara canis is an endoparasite.
- A pathogen is capable of causing disease.
- A parasite is an organism that causes local or systemic damage.
Types of Involvement
- A mechanical vector is an organism that only transports a parasite without being infected.
Learn the basics of clinical parasitology with this outline covering the definition of clinical parasitology, host-parasite relationship, classification of parasites, and other related terminologies. Explore the medical significance of parasites in human health and understand their causes, effects, and prevention measures.
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