In Contrast to Predation, a Parasite Usually ____.​

question 21

Multiple Choice

In contrast to predation, a parasite usually ____.​

• A) ​does not kill its host
• B) ​always kills its host
• C) ​is a short-term visitor
• D) ​is larger than its host
• E) does not harm its host​

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Definitions:

Discontinue

To stop doing or using something, either temporarily or permanently.

Milliliter

A unit of volume in the metric system equal to one-thousandth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids in medicine and cooking.

QAM

An abbreviation often used in medical prescriptions that stands for "quaque ante meridiem," meaning every morning.

NPO

An abbreviation for "nil per os," a medical instruction meaning to withhold oral food and fluids from a patient.