An Ultimate Quiz On Introduction To Parasitology

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INTRODUCTION TO PARASITOLOGY

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1.

Check all possible transmission routes
- A.
  
  Ingestion
- B.
  
  Mosquito bite
- C.
  
  Sexual contact
- D.
  
  Penetration of cells lining nasal cavities
- E.
  
  Skin penetration
- F.
  
  Blood transfusion
- G.
  
  Tick bite
- H.
  
  Smiling with dimples
- I.
  
  Flexing your arm
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ingestion
B. Mosquito bite
C. Sexual contact
D. Penetration of cells lining nasal cavities
E. Skin penetration
F. Blood transfusion
G. Tick bite

Explanation
This question is asking for all possible transmission routes for a certain infection or disease. The correct answer includes ingestion, mosquito bite, sexual contact, penetration of cells lining nasal cavities, skin penetration, blood transfusion, and tick bite. These routes are all known to be potential ways for the infection or disease to spread from one person to another. Smiling with dimples and flexing your arm are not known to be transmission routes for infections or diseases, so they are not included in the correct answer.

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Choose all parasite control methods
- A.
  
  Blocking transmission of the infective form
- B.
  
  Providing health education
- C.
  
  Improving sanitation
- D.
  
  Identifying and treating infected individuals to prevent the spread of infection
- E.
  
  Developing vaccines
- F.
  
  Slapping everyone without gloves back to their senses
- G.
  
  Killing every infected individual
Correct Answer(s)
A. Blocking transmission of the infective form
B. Providing health education
C. Improving sanitation
D. Identifying and treating infected individuals to prevent the spread of infection
E. Developing vaccines

Explanation
The correct answer includes a combination of methods that can effectively control parasites. Blocking transmission of the infective form helps to prevent the spread of parasites from one host to another. Providing health education helps to raise awareness about the risks and prevention of parasitic infections. Improving sanitation can reduce the breeding and survival of parasites. Identifying and treating infected individuals helps to prevent further spread of infection. Developing vaccines can provide long-term protection against specific parasites.

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How do parasites cause harm?
- A.
  
  By always showing up during dinner time
- B.
  
  By always asking for money
- C.
  
  By causing an allergic reaction
- D.
  
  Obstruction of an organ or vessel
- E.
  
  By producing toxic material in the host
Correct Answer(s)
C. By causing an allergic reaction
D. Obstruction of an organ or vessel
E. By producing toxic material in the host

Explanation
Parasites cause harm by causing an allergic reaction, obstructing an organ or vessel, and by producing toxic material in the host. These actions can lead to various health problems and complications for the host organism.

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4.

The most common intestinal Protozoan parasite is
- A.
  
  Giardia
- B.
  
  Entamoeba
- C.
  
  Paramecium
- D.
  
  Tapeworm
Correct Answer
A. Giardia

Explanation
Giardia is the most common intestinal protozoan parasite. It is a microscopic parasite that infects the small intestine of humans and animals. It is transmitted through contaminated food or water, and causes a diarrheal illness known as giardiasis. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss. Giardia can be diagnosed through stool tests and treated with medication. It is important to practice good hygiene and drink clean water to prevent giardia infection.

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An Ultimate Quiz On Introduction To Parasitology

Check all possible transmission routes

Choose all parasite control methods

How do parasites cause harm?

The most common intestinal Protozoan parasite is