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What is medical parasitology?
What is medical parasitology?
- 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)
How is a parasite defined?
How is a parasite defined?
- 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
What types of organisms are included in medical parasitology?
What types of organisms are included in medical parasitology?
- Mammals, reptiles, and birds
- Bacteria, viruses, and fungi
- Insects, plants, and algae
- Protozoa, helminthes, and arthropods (correct)
What is mutualism in the context of parasite-host relationships?
What is mutualism in the context of parasite-host relationships?
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What do flagellated protozoa living in the gut of termites provide in return for acquiring nutrients from termites?
What do flagellated protozoa living in the gut of termites provide in return for acquiring nutrients from termites?
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