Parasitology Flashcards
1
Q
Define parasite
A
eukaryote org which live on or within the host
2
Q
endoparasite vs ectoparasite
A
Endoparasite is when parasite is inside the host while ecto is outside ( on the surface ) eg lice and endo cause infection while ecto causes infestation
3
Q
Examples of obligatory parasite
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hookworm and ascaris
4
Q
Examples of opportunistic parasite
A
AIDS nad cancer
5
Q
Define erractic host
A
wanders around the organs of the host
6
Q
define resvoir host
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replacement of the main host and it is a source of infection to humans
7
Q
what is a vector
A
arthopods
8
Q
define symbiosis
A
close association between 2 diff organisms
9
Q
define commensalism
A
org benefits from its host without harming
10
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define parasitism
A
parasites obtaining food and protection and they are harmful to its host
