PATHOLOGY MCQ
PARASITIC DISEASES
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Question
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An organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by gaining nutrition at the host’s expense
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parasite
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vector
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arthropod
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host
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A parasite is an organism that lives in or on a host. It derives food and nutrients from the host. Parasites harm the host.
Detailed explanation-2: -Parasite: A parasite is an organism drawing nutrient from a living host. It lives in or on another organism, getting from it part or all of its food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Types of parasites. Parasites are plants or animals that live in or on another living thing, getting their food from it while it is still alive. The organisms that they live on are called hosts.
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