Modes of Parasite Transmission via Fecal-Oral Route
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How do humans become definitive hosts for parasites?

  • By ingesting ova and having larvae develop in the intestines (correct)
  • By ingesting larvae from eating meat of intermediate hosts
  • By inhaling ova that hatch into larvae in the lungs
  • By the penetration of larvae into the skin
  • What is the role of intermediate hosts in the transmission of parasites to humans?

  • To act as vectors for the transmission of parasites
  • To develop adult worms in humans
  • To allow larvae to develop in the intestines of humans
  • To facilitate the ingestion of larvae by humans (correct)
  • Which method of transmission involves penetration of larvae into the skin of humans?

  • Hatching of larvae in the lungs
  • Development of adult worms in intestines
  • Ingestion of ova
  • Excretion of eggs into faeces (correct)
  • In which scenario do humans not serve as definitive hosts for parasites?

    <p>When larvae are ingested from eating meat of intermediate hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of anthropods and intermediate hosts in the parasite lifecycle?

    <p>To act as vectors for parasite transmission to humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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