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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Column A
___ C. Infective stage
___ D. Commensalism
___ E. Disease
___ F. Microns
___ G. Transport host
___ H. Vector
___ I. Symbiosis
___ J. Carrier
Column B
3. The official units
of parasite
measurement
4. A parasite that
cannot survive
outside its
host
5. An insect that
transports a
parasite from an
infected host to
an uninfected
host
6. A parasite that
lives on the
outside surface of
its host
7. Parasite-harboring
host that is not
affected by its
presence but can
shed the parasite
and infect
others
8. A destructive
process that has
characteristic
symptoms
9. Association of
two different
species of
organisms that is
beneficial to one
but neutral to the
other
10. A host
responsible for
transferring a
parasite from one
location to
another
1-2. In what parts of the world are parasites
endemic, and what factors contribute
to their occurrence in these areas? (Objective
1-3)
1-3. Why is there an increased prevalence of
parasites in nonendemic areas of the
world (Objective 1-4)
1-4. What are some of the primary modes of
parasitic transmission? (Objective 1-6)
1-5. Suppose that you have been asked to
design a one-page informational flyer on
parasite-host relationships. Identify the
types of parasites, hosts, and parasite-host
relationships that you should include in
your flyer. (Objective 1-8)
A. Types of parasites
B. Types of hosts
C. Types of parasite-host relationships
Optional activity: Design the actual flyer and
share with classmates. (Objective 1-21)
1-6. Give one example of a parasite defense
mechanism that serves to protect it from a
host’s immune system. (Objective 1-9)
1-7. What are the two common phases of a
parasitic life cycle? (Objective 1-10)
1-8. Refer to question 1-7. What key pieces of
information may be extracted from each
of the two common phases of a parasitic
life cycle? (Objective 1-11)
1-9. Which of the following major body areas
may be affected as the result of a parasitic
infection? (Objective 1-12)
A. Gastrointestinal tract
B. Respiratory tract
C. Blood and tissue
D. Liver and lung
E. More than one of these: ___________
(specify)
1-10. Which of the following are examples of
newer parasite recovery techniques? (Objective
1-18)
A. Carbohydrate immunoassays
B. RNA hybridization techniques
C. PCR
D. Immunochromatographic techniques
E. More than one of these:
_______________ (specify)
1-11. What are the three groups of clinically
significant parasites? (Objective 1-19)
1-12. Suppose you are asked to speak to a group
of grade school–aged children who are