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Parasite Test

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ectoprasites can be found......

a)

In the digestive system

b)

In the fur

c)

On the skin

d)

In the ear

2.

Endoparasites live inside the body.......

a)

True

b)

False

3.
This is the most common parasite of cats and dogs
a)
Flea
b)
Tick
c)
Lice
d)
Mite
4.
This external parasite is known to cause Lyme Disease. 
a)
Lice
b)
Ticks
c)
Mites
d)
Fleas
5.
This parasitic disease is caused my mites. 
a)
Mange
b)
Lyme Disease
c)
Ear Infection
d)
Malaria
6.
This external parasite feeds on epidermal (skin) debris and earwax. 
a)
Ear Mites
b)
Fleas
c)
Ear Ticks
d)
Misquitos
7.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

8.
a)
Flea
b)
Lice
c)
Mite
d)
Tick
9.
a)
Flea
b)
Lice
c)
Mite
d)
Tick
10.
a)
Flea
b)
Lice
c)
Mite
d)
Tick
11.
What is in the pic?
a)
Flea
b)
Lice
c)
Mite
d)
Tick
12.

Which of the following correctly defines a parasite?

a)

A close relationship between two or more different organisms of different species that benefit from each other.

b)

An organism that lives in a close relationship with another organism, its host, and causes it harm.

c)

An organism that is capable infecting itself.

d)

A plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted, as in a garden.

13.

What is a parasite?

a)

The nutrition a worm needs to survive.

b)

A sandwhich.

c)

A parasite is an organism that is dependent on its host for its life functions.

d)

An organism that relies on worms to spread diseases.

e)

A symptom of a disease that causes body aches and fever.

14.

A parasite is an organism that cannot live on its own and requires another organism, a __________, to provide it with the essentials of life.

a)

vector

b)

host

c)

organism

d)

parasite

15.
The term for the animal that a parasite lives on/in is:
a)
Fomite
b)
Micro-organism
c)
Host
d)
Vector
16.

It's possible for a parasite to be over 2 feet long

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which one of these is a parasitic disease?

a)

Anorexia

b)

Anemia

c)

Cancer

d)

Aids

e)

Malaria

18.
This internal parasite lives in feces and, when consumed, causes weight loss vomiting, and diarrhea.  
a)
Roundworm
b)
Tapeworm
c)
Coccidia
d)
Hookworm
19.
a)

Bot Fly

b)

Horse Fly

c)

Blow Fly

d)

Fly

20.
a)

Cat wurb

b)

Cat Warble

c)

Cat Feces

d)

Cat Worm

21.
a)

Cattle Grub

b)

Cattle Worm

c)

Cattle Warble

d)

Cattle Bug

22.
a)

Blow Fly Larvae

b)

Flea Larvae

c)

Coccidia

d)

Larvae

23.
a)

Roundworm

b)

Riceworm

c)

Hookworm

d)

Tapeworm