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Parasitology- Intro to Parasitology
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Undergraduate 4
09/19/2012

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What kind of host harbors a parasite during its adult stage of development?
Definition
Definitive Host
Term
What kind of host harbors a parasite during its larval stage of development?
Definition
Intermediate Host
Term
What type of host is not necessary for the development of a parasite but can be used as a temporary refuge?
Definition
Transport (Paratenic) Host
Term
What type of host harbors parasites which are also infective to humans?
Definition
Reservoir Host
Term
What type of parasite does not require a host for survival?
Definition
Facultative Parasite
Term
What type of parasite does require a host for survival?
Definition
Obligate Parasite
Term
Commensalism describes a symbiotic relationship in which…
Definition
The parasite benefits, the host is unaffected
Term
Mutualism describes a symbiotic relationship in which…
Definition
Both parasite and host benefit
Term
What is a zoonosis?
Definition
A disease transmitted from an animal to a human; from an accidental parasite
OR a disease that a human shares with another animal
Term
True/False
A biological vector is NOT necessary for the completion of a parasite’s life cycle.
Definition
False
Term
Name a source in which people can become infected with a parasite
Definition
Direct contact, air, water, food, soil, fomite
Term
What is a fomite?
Definition
A contaminated inanimate object
Term
Nematodes are also referred to as…
Definition
Roundworms
Term
Cestodes are also referred to as…
Definition
Tapeworms
Term
Trematodes are also referred to as…
Definition
Flatworms or Flukes
Term
Subgroups of Protozoans are differentiated by what?
Definition
Means of movement
Term
What are the three stages of development for helminths?
Definition
Ova, Larva, Adult worm
Term
What are the two main stages of development for protozoans?
Definition
Trophozoites & Cysts
Term
How many body segments do arachnids have?
Definition
2 (Thorax and Abdomen)
Term
How many legs do insects have?
Definition
6 (3 pairs)
Term
True/False
Arachnids have wings.
Definition
False
Term
What Arthropod group do Lice belong to?
Definition
Insecta
Term
What arthropod group do mites belong to?
Definition
Arachnida
Term
By what means do Sporozoans move?
Definition
They are nonmotile
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