Parasitology Terminology/Fecal Sample Exam

Question 1

Parasitism

Answer 1

One species benefits while the other is harmed

Question 2

Infection

Answer 2

Caused by endoparasites

Question 3

Infestation

Answer 3

Caused by ectoparasites

Question 4

Zoonosis

Answer 4

DZ transferred from animals to humans

Question 5

Endoparasite

Answer 5

Lives inside the body

Question 6

Protozoan

Answer 6

Single cellular organism

Question 7

Nematode

Answer 7

Roundworms - long & rounded body

Question 8

Ascarid

Answer 8

Type of nematode; only one that calls itself “roundworm”

Question 9

Cestode

Answer 9

Flatworm, segmented; tapeworm

Question 10

Trematode

Answer 10

Flatworm, unsegmented; “flukes”

Question 11

Ectoparasite

Answer 11

Lives outside the body

Question 12

Insect

Answer 12

6 legs 3 body parts

Question 13

Arachnid

Answer 13

8 legs 2 body parts

Question 14

Pediculosis

Answer 14

Infestation of lice

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Myiasis

Answer 15

Infestation with larvae of flies (maggots)

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Vector

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Ectoparasites that transmit organisms from one host to another (ticks…)

Question 17

Defective host

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Final host; carries reproducing host

Question 18

Intermediate host

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Harbors the larvae; required for the lifecycle

Question 19

Paratenic host/ transport host/ reservoir host

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Accidental host; not required for lifecycle (earthworm, rodents)

Question 20

Lifecycle

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Length: ectoparasites ; amount of time from egg to adult

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Prepatent period

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Length: endoparasites only; amount of time from initial infection until clinical signs

Question 22

Incubation period

Answer 22

Same as prepayment but protozoans Only

Question 23

Anthelmintic

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Dewormer

Question 24

NOS

Answer 24

“No ova seen”

Question 25

LPF

Answer 25

Low power field (10x) Used to find/count parasites

Question 26

HPF

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High power field (40x) Confirm parasites only

Question 27

Microscopic "field"

Answer 27

One viewing area

Question 28

Scientific name

Answer 28

Genus and species

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Common name

Answer 29

More widely used way of saying the name

Question 30

7 parts of Linnaean classification scheme

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Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

Question 31

Two parts of scientific name

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Genus and species

Question 32

Correct format for the scientific name

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First word capitalized, both words italicized

Question 33

Scientific name for cat

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Felis catus

Question 34

Scientific name for dog

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Canis familiaris

Question 35

What type of PPE should be worn when handling fecal samples?

Answer 35

Gloves, lab coat, goggles

Question 36

How much feces do you need for a full fecal analysis

Answer 36

1 tbsp

Question 37

Two different blood colors in feces?

Answer 37

Bright red or black