12 Questions
What is necessary to complete the life cycle of some parasites?
Definitive host
Which group of parasites includes worms and arthropods?
Complex multicellular parasites
What is the role of an intermediate host in the life cycle of some parasites?
Harbors the asexual form of the parasite
Which type of prevention strategy involves insecticide impregnated bed nets?
Vector control
Why do entire communities in tropical regions sometimes remain infected with parasites?
Inaccessible or unaffordable treatment options
Which term describes parasites that live inside the host's body?
Endoparasite
What is the definition of parasitism?
Symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another
What term is used for an organism that harbors the parasite and provides nutrition and shelter for it?
Host
In what way do parasites differ from mutualists?
Parasites live at the expense of their hosts
Where can parasites live within their hosts?
In different tissues and organs
What are some consequences of parasitic infections on hosts?
Mortality, morbidity, and production losses
What are some factors contributing to the persistence of parasitic infections despite advances in treatment and control?
Emergence of parasite drug resistance and spread of vector insecticide resistance
Learn about the study of parasitism including parasites, their hosts, and the relationships between them. Understand the concepts of parasites, hosts, and different types of symbiotic relationships.
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