Medical Parasitology: Introduction Quiz

The study of parasites in plants

A branch of medical science dealing with parasites causing animal infections

The study of parasites in animals other than humans

A branch of medical science dealing with parasites causing human infections and the diseases they produce (correct)

An organism that lives on or within another organism called the host (correct)

An organism that is metabolically independent from its host

An organism that provides nourishment and shelter to another organism

An organism that is larger than its host

Mammals, reptiles, and birds

Bacteria, viruses, and fungi

Insects, plants, and algae

Protozoa, helminthes, and arthropods (correct)

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