Parasites (U3) Flashcards
1
Q
Parasite definition?
A
Organisms that obtain food and shelter by living on/within another organism
- Derives all benefits from association and the host may either no be harmed/may suffer consequences
2
Q
Two types of reservoirs? (ON test)
A
Endoparasites and ectoparasites
3
Q
Endoparasite definition?
A
Parasites that live inside the body
4
Q
Ectoparasites definition?
A
Parasites that exist on the body surface
5
Q
What is the etiological agent?
A
Cause harm to its host with pathogenic parasites
6
Q
Commensals definition? (ON test)
A
Parasites benefit from the host without causing harm
- No effect seen on host but parasite needs host to survive
