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Parasite Quiz Review

Authored by Martha Tallent

Biology

8th Grade

NGSS covered

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Parasite Quiz Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An organism that lives on or in a host and causes it harm is called

a host
a parasite
a cell
a virus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host. Which example best describes the relationship between the tapeworm and its host?

The tapeworm benefits from its host; however, the host is not affected.

The tapeworm does not benefit from its host, but the host does benefit.

The tapeworm benefits from its host, and the host is negatively affected.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which organ system of the human body would a doctor most likely find a parasite?

skeletal system

digestive system

muscular system

reproductive system

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a distinguishing characteristic describing most parasitic diseases?

They are often carried by insects or vectors.

They are usually harmless diseases and seldom fatal.

They are most often experienced in very dry climates.

They are most often experienced in very wet climates.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some animals have an allergic reaction to this parasite’s saliva.

Flea
Tick
Mite
Lice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Parasites are organisms that live on or in another organism.

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do humans come in contact with parasites?

Riding a rollercoaster

Only Digested

Only hand contact with the parasite

Digested or contact with the parasite.

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