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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?

Cardiovascular system (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Immunological reaction causing tissue damage (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Microscopic examination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a parasite in causing disease?

Competing with the host for nutrients (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about taeniasis is true?

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

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

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

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

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