5 Questions
Which type of parasite remains all or most of its life in or on its host?
Permanent parasite
What is the study of parasites capable of causing disease in humans known as?
Parasitology
Which type of host harbors the adult or sexually mature stage of a parasite and where fertilization takes place?
Definitive host
What is the term for parasites that cause mild disease in healthy individuals but severe disease in immunodeficient hosts?
Opportunistic parasites
What is the term for the establishment of arthropods upon or within a host?
Infestation
Study Notes
Parasite Types
- Endoparasites are the type of parasites that remain all or most of their life in or on their host.
Parasitology
- The study of parasites capable of causing disease in humans is known as Parasitology.
Host Types
- Definitive hosts are the type of hosts that harbor the adult or sexually mature stage of a parasite, where fertilization takes place.
Disease Severity
- Opportunistic parasites are the type of parasites that cause mild disease in healthy individuals but severe disease in immunodeficient hosts.
Parasite Establishment
- Infestation is the term for the establishment of arthropods upon or within a host.
Test your knowledge of medical parasitology with this introductory quiz covering the definition of parasites, types of parasites, and the host-parasite relationship.
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