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What is necessary to complete the life cycle of some parasites?
What is necessary to complete the life cycle of some parasites?
- Ectoparasite
- Definitive host (correct)
- Improved sanitation
- Vector control
Which group of parasites includes worms and arthropods?
Which group of parasites includes worms and arthropods?
- Simple unicellular protozoa
- Complex multicellular parasites (correct)
- Facultative parasites
- Ectoparasites
What is the role of an intermediate host in the life cycle of some parasites?
What is the role of an intermediate host in the life cycle of some parasites?
- Vector control
- Ectoparasite
- Definitive host
- Harbors the asexual form of the parasite (correct)
Which type of prevention strategy involves insecticide impregnated bed nets?
Which type of prevention strategy involves insecticide impregnated bed nets?
Why do entire communities in tropical regions sometimes remain infected with parasites?
Why do entire communities in tropical regions sometimes remain infected with parasites?
Which term describes parasites that live inside the host's body?
Which term describes parasites that live inside the host's body?
What is the definition of parasitism?
What is the definition of parasitism?
What term is used for an organism that harbors the parasite and provides nutrition and shelter for it?
What term is used for an organism that harbors the parasite and provides nutrition and shelter for it?
In what way do parasites differ from mutualists?
In what way do parasites differ from mutualists?
Where can parasites live within their hosts?
Where can parasites live within their hosts?
What are some consequences of parasitic infections on hosts?
What are some consequences of parasitic infections on hosts?
What are some factors contributing to the persistence of parasitic infections despite advances in treatment and control?
What are some factors contributing to the persistence of parasitic infections despite advances in treatment and control?
