3 Questions
Which stage of Plasmodium is responsible for the chill and high fever recurring every three to four days?
Red blood cells
What is the role of the female Anopheles mosquito in the life cycle of Plasmodium?
It transmits the parasite to humans
How many hosts does the malarial parasite require to complete its life cycle?
Two
Study Notes
Life Cycle of Plasmodium
- The stage of Plasmodium responsible for the chill and high fever recurring every three to four days is the erythrocytic stage.
- The female Anopheles mosquito plays a crucial role in the life cycle of Plasmodium as a vector, transmitting the parasite from one host to another.
- The malarial parasite requires two hosts to complete its life cycle: the female Anopheles mosquito and humans.
Test your knowledge on the life cycle of Plasmodium and its impact on the human body. Learn about the transmission, multiplication, and effects of this parasitic infection.
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