10 Questions
Which type of host ensures the continuity of the parasite's life cycle and acts as an additional source of human infection?
Reservoir host
What type of host harbors the adult or sexually mature parasite?
Definitive host
Which type of host contains the larval stages of the parasite?
Intermediate host
What term is used for an arthropod responsible for transmitting the parasite from one host to another?
Vector
Which organism is an example of a final host for Plasmodium sp.?
Anopheles mosquito
What is the primary difference between a definitive host and an intermediate host?
Definitive hosts harbor the sexually mature parasite, while intermediate hosts contain the larval stages of the parasite.
What role does a reservoir host play in the transmission of infections?
Reservoir hosts ensure the continuity of the parasite's life cycle and act as additional sources of human infection.
What distinguishes vectors from definitive and intermediate hosts?
Vectors are responsible for transmitting parasites from one host to another, unlike definitive and intermediate hosts.
Which type of host serves as an additional source of human infection apart from ensuring the continuity of the parasite's life cycle?
Reservoir host
Why are vectors crucial in the transmission of parasites?
Vectors facilitate the transmission of parasites from one host to another.
Learn about the different types of hosts in parasitology, including definitive hosts, intermediate hosts, and reservoir hosts. Understand the role each type of host plays in the life cycle of parasites and their transmission to humans.
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