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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Anopheles mosquito (B)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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 (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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