What Is a Definitive Host in the Life Cycle of a Parasite

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is a definitive host in the life cycle of a parasite?

• A) An organism in which asexual reproduction or an immature form of a parasite occurs.
• B) An organism in which either sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction of the parasite occurs.
• C) An organism in which sexual reproduction or the adult form of a parasite occurs.
• D) An organism in which the parasite multiplies asexually, without causing any damage to the host.
• E) An organism from which a parasite typically is not passed to another host, so that the parasite cannot complete its life cycle.

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Definitions:

Body Systems

Refers to the groups of organs and physiological processes in the body that work together to perform essential functions, such as the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems.

Chronic Arthritis

Long-term inflammation of the joints that causes pain and possibly loss of function.

Pain-Free

A state in which an individual experiences no discomfort or pain.

Remission

A period during a chronic illness when there is a lessening of severity or cessation of symptoms.