Symptoms Of A Parasite Quiz Questions

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    What is a parasite?

    • A sandwhich.
    • The nutrition a worm needs to survive.
    • A parasite is an organism that is dependent on its host for its life functions.
    • An organism that relies on worms to spread diseases.
    • A symptom of a disease that causes body aches and fever.
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This quiz explores the basics of parasitic infections, identifying common parasites, diseases they cause, symptoms, and prevention methods.

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  • 2. 

    Which one of these is a parasitic disease?

    • Anorexia

    • Anaemia

    • Cancer

    • Aids

    • Malaria

    Correct Answer
    A. Malaria
    Explanation
    Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The parasite multiplies in the liver and then infects red blood cells, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, and flu-like illness. Malaria is considered a parasitic disease because it is caused by the presence and actions of a parasite within the human body.

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  • 3. 

    Which one of these is an ectoparasite?

    • Butterflies

    • Bee's

    • Dogs

    • Fleas

    • Cats

    Correct Answer
    A. Fleas
    Explanation
    Fleas are ectoparasites because they live on the external surface of their host, feeding on their blood. They are commonly found on animals such as dogs and cats, where they can cause itching, irritation, and transmit diseases. Butterflies, bees, and dogs are not ectoparasites as they do not rely on a host for survival and do not feed on their blood.

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  • 4. 

    What are Plasmodium and Taenia?

    • Fish

    • Dinosaurs

    • Ectoparasites

    • Plants

    • Endoparasites

    Correct Answer
    A. Endoparasites
    Explanation
    Plasmodium and Taenia are both examples of endoparasites. Endoparasites are organisms that live inside the body of their host and obtain nutrients and shelter from them. Plasmodium is a genus of parasitic protozoa that causes malaria in humans, while Taenia is a genus of parasitic flatworms that includes species such as the tapeworm. Both of these organisms rely on a host organism for survival and reproduction, making them endoparasites.

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  • 5. 

    Name a common, well known parasite.

  • 6. 

    Name 3 symptoms of a parasitic disease.

  • 7. 

    Suggest 2 ways in which you can prevent a parasitic disease.

  • 8. 

    Name the 2 different types of parasites.Hint- The classification.

  • 9. 

    What is the difference between an ectoparasite and an endoparasite?

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