12 Questions
Which of the following are symptoms of a host reaction to an invading parasite?
Eosinophilia
Which of the following is a type of flatworm that is a liver fluke?
Fasciola hepatica
What is the correct classification order for the parasites of medical importance?
Helminthes, Protozoa, Arthropodes
Which of the following protozoa is a single-celled organism?
Toxoplasma
Which class of parasitic worms is ribbon-like and segmented?
Class Cestoda
What is a characteristic feature of flukes in the Class Trematoda?
Unsegmented and flat leaf-like worms
Which species is known as the common liver fluke that infects the liver of various mammals, including humans?
Fasciola hepatica
Where do trematode eggs need to reach in order to develop?
Water
Which term refers to an arthropod that carries a parasite to its host?
Vector
What type of parasite remains all or most of its life in or on its host?
Permanent parasite
What type of host serves as a source of infection to humans by harboring the same species of parasites?
Reservoir Host
In which mode of transmission are parasites transmitted by ingestion in raw or undercooked meat?
Their ingestion in raw or undercooked meat
Test your knowledge on the effects of parasites on host organisms, focusing on symptoms and reactions. Learn about secondary infections, generalized symptoms like fever and weakness, as well as localized effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances. See how parasites impact their hosts!
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