Parasitic Infection Symptoms and Specimen Analysis
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for taeniasis?

  • Insect bite
  • Ingestion of contaminated food/water
  • Hand to mouth transfer
  • Intravenous injection (correct)

What is one of the direct effects of a parasite on the host's body?

  • Improved immune function
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Mechanical injury due to the parasite's growth (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a deleterious substance effect caused by a parasite?

  • Increased red blood cell count
  • Production of toxic substances by Plasmodium falciparum (correct)
  • Increased metabolism
  • Improved digestion

Which of the following body areas is NOT mentioned as being affected by a parasite?

<p>Cardiovascular system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an indirect effect of a parasite on the host?

<p>Immunological reaction causing tissue damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specimen processing or laboratory testing method in the text?

<p>Microscopic examination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a parasite in causing disease?

<p>Competing with the host for nutrients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about taeniasis is true?

<p>It is caused by the parasite Taenia saginata or Taenia solium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the mentioned effects of a parasite on the host's body?

<p>Blockage of ducts due to cyst growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the effects of a parasite is true?

<p>Parasites can affect multiple body areas and systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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