A Mosquito That Lives on a Host and Is Itself

question 48

Multiple Choice

A mosquito that lives on a host and is itself infected with the protozoa responsible for malaria is an example of:

• A)temporary parasitism
• B)permanent parasitism
• C)hyperparasitism
• D)facultative parasitism

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Definitions:

Sick Role

A concept in medical sociology that describes the social expectations of how one should behave when ill, including exemption from normal social roles and obligations.

Talcott Parsons

An American sociologist known for developing the theory of action and for his role in the development of modern sociology.

Deprivation Amplification

The process by which disadvantaged groups are more likely to experience compounding effects of deprivation, leading to greater inequality.

Social Factors

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