PARASITES

Living organisms that live in or on the bodies of humans for their protection, food and survival, and cause harm to the humans are called _____.

• biting and sucking animals

• viruses

• pathogens

• parasites

Ectoparasites can be found......

• In the digestive system

• In the hair

• On the skin

• In the ear

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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This parasite is a

• tapeworm

• hookworm

• roundworm

• whipworm

This is known as a relationship in which both organisms involved benefit. 

• Predator-Prey
• Commensalism
• Mutualism
• Decomposition

Where in the body does the tapeworm attach itself?

• Small Intestine

• Brain

• Liver

• Spleen

• Colon

This parasite is a

• tapeworm

• hookworm

• roundworm

• whipworm

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These parasites have a shape similar to a leaf. 

• Flukes

• Mites

• Tapeworm

• Kidneyworm

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What does the term Helminths mean?

• The clinical term for worms

• The clinical term for protozoal parasites

• The intermediate host for Toxocara Canis

• A type of burrowing mite

What is a fluke?

• A type of tape worm

• A type of biting mite

• A leaf-shaped group of worms that may infect the liver or lungs.

• The name given to adult heartworm