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What is the definition of a parasite?
What is the definition of a parasite?
- An organism that lives within the body of the host
- An organism that infects and obtains nourishment from another living being (correct)
- An organism that cannot survive without a host
- A small, multicellular organism
Which of the following is an example of an ectoparasite?
Which of the following is an example of an ectoparasite?
- Pathogenic free-living amoeba
- Toxoplasma gondii
- Head louse (correct)
- Hydatid disease
What is the difference between an obligate parasite and a facultative parasite?
What is the difference between an obligate parasite and a facultative parasite?
- Obligate parasites can live both as parasites and in a free-living state, while facultative parasites cannot. (correct)
- Facultative parasites only infect humans accidentally, while obligate parasites do so intentionally.
- Facultative parasites cannot exist without a host, whereas obligate parasites can.
- Obligate parasites depend on the host for survival, while facultative parasites can choose to live freely.
What type of parasite is Toxocara canis?
What type of parasite is Toxocara canis?
In which category do protozoa and helminths fall under?
In which category do protozoa and helminths fall under?
How does an aberrant parasite differ from an accidental parasite?
How does an aberrant parasite differ from an accidental parasite?
What is the role of a definitive host in the life cycle of a parasite?
What is the role of a definitive host in the life cycle of a parasite?
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential source of infection for parasitic diseases?
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential source of infection for parasitic diseases?
What is the role of a paratenic host in the life cycle of a parasite?
What is the role of a paratenic host in the life cycle of a parasite?
Which of the following modes of infection is NOT mentioned in the given text?
Which of the following modes of infection is NOT mentioned in the given text?
What is meant by a 'simple' life cycle in the context of parasites?
What is meant by a 'simple' life cycle in the context of parasites?
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with parasitic infections?
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with parasitic infections?
Which of the following statements about immunity in parasitic infections is true?
Which of the following statements about immunity in parasitic infections is true?
What is the purpose of demonstrating parasites in various clinical specimens?
What is the purpose of demonstrating parasites in various clinical specimens?
Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for demonstrating parasites?
Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for demonstrating parasites?
What is the primary characteristic used to classify parasites into three main groups?
What is the primary characteristic used to classify parasites into three main groups?
Which of the following parasites belongs to the phylum Protozoa?
Which of the following parasites belongs to the phylum Protozoa?
What is the term used to describe the resistance offered by the host towards injury caused by a parasite?
What is the term used to describe the resistance offered by the host towards injury caused by a parasite?