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Which of the following is NOT included in the study of Medical Parasitology?
Which of the following is NOT included in the study of Medical Parasitology?
- Viral parasites
- Fungal parasites
- Bacterial parasites
- Intestinal parasites (correct)
What are the two main categories of human parasites?
What are the two main categories of human parasites?
- Intestinal and skin parasites
- Intestinal and respiratory parasites
- Blood borne and respiratory parasites
- Intestinal and blood borne parasites (correct)
To be defined as an intestinal parasite, what must a parasite have?
To be defined as an intestinal parasite, what must a parasite have?
- A lifecycle stage in the heart
- A lifecycle stage in the intestine (correct)
- A lifecycle stage in the blood vessels
- A lifecycle stage in the lungs
What is the term used to describe an association between two organisms where mutual benefit is derived?
What is the term used to describe an association between two organisms where mutual benefit is derived?
In symbiosis, what is the relationship between the two organisms?
In symbiosis, what is the relationship between the two organisms?
Flashcards
Medical Parasitology Exclusions?
Medical Parasitology Exclusions?
The study of parasites, but not specifically intestinal ones.
Main categories of human parasites?
Main categories of human parasites?
Parasites living in the intestine and those circulating in the blood.
Defining trait of an intestinal parasite?
Defining trait of an intestinal parasite?
The parasite must have at least one phase of its development occurring within the host's intestine.
What is mutualism?
What is mutualism?
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Symbiotic Relationship?
Symbiotic Relationship?
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Study Notes
Medical Parasitology
- Bacteriology is NOT included in the study of Medical Parasitology
Categories of Human Parasites
- There are two main categories of human parasites: Ectoparasites (living on the body's surface) and Endoparasites (living within the body)
Intestinal Parasites
- To be defined as an intestinal parasite, a parasite must have a direct or indirect association with the intestine (gut) and cause disease or discomfort
Symbiosis
- The term used to describe an association between two organisms where mutual benefit is derived is called Symbiosis
- In symbiosis, the relationship between the two organisms is mutually beneficial, where both organisms benefit from each other's presence
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