10 Questions
What type of host is a mosquito in relation to Plasmodium?
Definitive host
Which of the following is an example of an accidental host?
Humans with fish parasites
What type of host is a cat in relation to Toxoplasma gondii?
Intermediate host
Which of the following is NOT a function of a definitive host?
Harbors the asexual stage of the parasite
What is the role of an intermediate host in a parasite's life cycle?
Harbors the larval or asexual stage of the parasite
In which host does the parasite undergo its sexual phase of life cycle?
Definitive host
What is the primary difference between a definitive host and an intermediate host?
The stage of the parasite's life cycle they harbor
Which of the following hosts can serve as a host, but is not a usual host in a parasite's life cycle?
Accidental host
What is the role of a cat in relation to Toxoplasma gondii?
Intermediate host
Which of the following is an example of a parasite that can infect an accidental host through diet?
Fish parasites
Test your knowledge of the different types of hosts in the life cycle of parasites, including definitive, intermediate, and accidental hosts. Learn about the role of each host in the parasite's life cycle and how they interact with each other.
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