16 Questions
Which branch of medicine focuses on tropical diseases and other special medical problems in tropical locations?
Tropical Medicine
What term describes the living together of unlike organisms, where one or both organisms benefit from the relationship?
Symbiosis
What term describes the relationship where two species live together, and one benefits from the relationship without harming or benefiting the other?
Commensalism
What type of parasite lives inside of the host?
Endoparasite
What is the area of biology concerned with the medical significance of parasites of humans, as well as in human communities?
Medical Parasitology
Which term describes the living together of unlike organisms, where one organism lives in or on another organism and depends on it for survival at the expense of the host?
Parasitism
What defines a definitive/final host?
It is the one where the parasites attains sexual maturity
What is the role of a paratenic host?
Serves as a temp shelter (for transportation) for a parasite which does not aid in development/change of the parasite
What is the characteristic of a mechanical/phoretic vector?
Transports only the parasite
What is an accidental/incidental parasite?
Live in a host where it does not ordinarily exist
What defines an intermediate host?
Holds the asexual/larval stage of the parasite
What is the characteristic of an obilgate parasite?
Depends entirely on their host for existence
What is the role of a reservoir host?
Can harbor parasites for the long-term without showing signs/symptoms but are sources of infection
What is an erratic parasite?
Moves/spreads to other parts of body
What is the characteristic of a biologic vector?
Transmits the parasite after its development
What defines a temporary parasite?
Lives in host for a short period of time
Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of medical parasitology, including the medical significance of parasites of humans and tropical diseases. This quiz covers the introduction to medical parasitology, tropical medicine, and tropical diseases, focusing on their relevance in the Philippines.
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