Parasites

Where do parasitic infections occur the most?

• Tropical and Subtropical regions

• Near the poles

• In dry areas

• Coastal areas (near the sea)

Which of the following is NOT an example of the different types of parasites?

• Protozoa

• Helminths

• Protohelminthes

• Ectoparasites

Ture or False: Protozoa are single-celled.

• True

• False

What do protozoa use to move around?

• Cilia

• Flagella

• Both

• None of these

True or False: Malaria is caused by a tic bite.

• True

• False

The parasites known as helminths affect which part of the body the most?

• Respiratory system (mouth, nose, lungs)

• Excretory system (kidneys, urinary bladder)

• Digestive system (stomach, intestines)

• Nervous system (brain, nerves, spinal chord)

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent the disease ascariasis?

• Boil or filter your water

• Avoid unclean common areas for taking a bath

• Peel or cook unwashed vegetables and fruit

• Play in the soil to rid yourself of germs

True or False: Ectoparasites live inside the body.

• True

• False

True or False: The disease scabies, caused by ectoparasites can spread through furniture.

• True

• False

Which is the most common type of mosquito that causes malaria?

• female anopheles mosquitoes

• asian tiger mosquitoes

• marsh mosquitoes

• house mosquitoes