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Which type of host ensures the continuity of the parasite's life cycle and acts as an additional source of human infection?
Which type of host ensures the continuity of the parasite's life cycle and acts as an additional source of human infection?
- Reservoir host (correct)
- Intermediate host
- Vector
- Definitive host
What type of host harbors the adult or sexually mature parasite?
What type of host harbors the adult or sexually mature parasite?
- Reservoir host
- Definitive host (correct)
- Intermediate host
- Vector
Which type of host contains the larval stages of the parasite?
Which type of host contains the larval stages of the parasite?
- Reservoir host
- Intermediate host (correct)
- Vector
- Definitive host
What term is used for an arthropod responsible for transmitting the parasite from one host to another?
What term is used for an arthropod responsible for transmitting the parasite from one host to another?
Which organism is an example of a final host for Plasmodium sp.?
Which organism is an example of a final host for Plasmodium sp.?
What is the primary difference between a definitive host and an intermediate host?
What is the primary difference between a definitive host and an intermediate host?
What role does a reservoir host play in the transmission of infections?
What role does a reservoir host play in the transmission of infections?
What distinguishes vectors from definitive and intermediate hosts?
What distinguishes vectors from 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?
Which type of host serves as an additional source of human infection apart from ensuring the continuity of the parasite's life cycle?
Why are vectors crucial in the transmission of parasites?
Why are vectors crucial in the transmission of parasites?
