Parasites Flashcards
1
Q
What is a parasite ?
A
An organism which lives in another
2
Q
What does a parasite depend on?
A
host for survival, using its resources for energy
3
Q
How many parasites are not visisble?
A
70%
4
Q
How are parasites transmitted?
A
By a carrier
5
Q
Describe protoza and examples
A
single celled, multiply in host
Leishmaniasis, African sleeping sickness
6
Q
Describe helminths and examples
A
Helminths – worms
Roundworm, tapeworm, fluke
7
Q
Where do ectoparasites live and examples?
A
Live on host
Lice, fleas
