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What is the meaning of the term 'Parasitology'?

Study of organisms living beyond each other

Study of organisms living closely with each other (correct)

Study of parasites and their effects on hosts

Study of food consumption by organisms

Which branch of medical sciences deals with parasites that live temporarily or permanently on or within the human body?

Medical Protozoology

Medical Parasitology (correct)

Medical Entomology

Medical Helminthology

What is the role of a host in the context of parasitology?

Harbors the parasite (correct)

Consumes the parasite

Provides shelter to the parasite

Transmits the parasite to other organisms

Which branch of medical sciences deals with the study of arthropods that cause or transmit disease to man?

Medical Entomology Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Parasite' refer to in parasitology?

Living organism receiving nourishment and shelter from another organism Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of medical sciences deals with the study of medically important protozoa?

Medical Protozoology Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Parasitology' specifically refer to?

Study of organisms living closely to each other Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a host in parasitology?

To harbor the parasite Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'Entomology' in the context of medical sciences?

Study of medically important arthropods Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Medical Helminthology?

Study of helminthes that affect humans Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parasitology is the study of parasites that live temporarily or permanently on or within the human body.

The Role of Host in Parasitology

A host plays a crucial role in parasitology as it provides a habitat for the parasite to live, feed, and reproduce.

Parasite Definition

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism (the host) and benefits from the host's resources.

Branches of Medical Sciences

Medical Entomology deals with the study of arthropods that cause or transmit disease to humans.
Medical Protozoology deals with the study of medically important protozoa.
Medical Helminthology focuses on the study of parasitic worms (helminths) that infect humans.

Definition of Entomology

Entomology, in the context of medical sciences, is the study of insects and other arthropods that cause or transmit diseases to humans.

Medical Helminthology

The primary focus of Medical Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms (helminths) that infect humans.

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Test your knowledge of parasitology with this quiz from the Samuel S. Zamora Jr. Institute of Biological Sciences at Central Mindanao University. Explore the different types of parasites and hosts, understand the complex relationship between them, and delve into the classification, biology, and ecological factors of medically important parasites.