PATHOLOGY MCQ
PARASITIC DISEASES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An organism which serves as a residence for a parasite
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An organism which transmits infectious diseases
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An organism which causes a disease or infection by fungus
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An organism which lives on or in a host at the expense of the host
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Detailed explanation-1: -Parasitism is a form of symbiosis that occurs between a parasite and its host. The parasite is the organism that generally benefits from the relationship and it derives the benefits at the expense of the host. It may depend either partially or entirely on its host to complete its life cycle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (b) One species uses another species as food or shelter causing harm.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is D endoparasites. Parasites like tapeworm and roundworm live inside the internal organs or tissues of their hosts and derive nutrition from them. Such parasites are called as endoparasites.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hyperparasites are parasites whose host is also a parasite.