Chapter 1: Introduction

Question 1

Which of the following are the practical methods of parasite prevention and control?

Answer 1

Proper Water Treatment, Sanitation, Insecticide Spraying

Question 2

The primary function of a host in a parasite-host relationship

Answer 2

Carry on the parasite’s life cycle

Question 3

What specimen type is most often submitted for parasite study?

Answer 3

Stool

Question 4

What are the newer parasite laboratory diagnosis techniques?

Answer 4

Direct florescent antibody (DFA), Enzyme immunoassay (EIA), Indirect florescent antibody (IFA), Latex Agglutination (LA), Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Rapid immunochromatography technique

Question 5

Which of the following are key discoveries that contributed to current knowledge about parasites?

Answer 5

Modifications of traditional parasite identification techniques

Question 6

Which of the following groups of symptoms represents those most commonly observed in parasitic infections?

Answer 6

Abdominal cramping, abdominal pain, and diarrhea

Question 7

An organism which is usually parasitic upon another but still capable of independent existence is a:

Answer 7

Facultative Parasite

Question 8

The association of two different species of organisms that is beneficial to one but neutral to the other

Answer 8

Commensalism

Question 9

A state of symbiosis in which the association may beneficial to both organisms is:

Answer 9

Mutualism