Types of Hosts in Parasitology
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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?

  • Reservoir host (correct)
  • Intermediate host
  • Vector
  • Definitive host

    • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is an example of a final host for Plasmodium sp.?

    <p>Anopheles mosquito</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a definitive host and an intermediate host?

    <p>Definitive hosts harbor the sexually mature parasite, while intermediate hosts contain the larval stages of the parasite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a reservoir host play in the transmission of infections?

    <p>Reservoir hosts ensure the continuity of the parasite's life cycle and act as additional sources of human infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes vectors from definitive and intermediate hosts?

    <p>Vectors are responsible for transmitting parasites from one host to another, unlike definitive and intermediate hosts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of host serves as an additional source of human infection apart from ensuring the continuity of the parasite's life cycle?

    <p>Reservoir host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are vectors crucial in the transmission of parasites?

    <p>Vectors facilitate the transmission of parasites from one host to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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