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Is Endamoeba histolytica a protazoan parasite of the blood streem?
No. It is primarily a protozoan parasite of the gastrointestinal tract that causes amoebic dysentry. Bloodstream protozoan parasites include Plasmodium (malaria) or Trypanosoma (African sleeping sickness).
How does Amebiasis effect the body?
Amebiasis is an infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It primarily affects the intestines, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever. In severe cases, the parasite can invade other organs, such as the liver, causing abscesses and potentially life-threatening complications.
In What Domain is giardia?
Giardia belongs to the domain Eukarya. It is a single-celled organism classified within the kingdom Protista. Giardia is a protozoan parasite that primarily infects the intestines of humans and animals, causing gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea.
Which insect passes on the parasite causing malaria?
The mosquito.
What do you call a parasite that causes no harm to the host?
A commensal parasite. This type of parasite benefits from the host organism without causing harm or benefit to the host.
Name one example of a parasite causing harm to it's host?
The parasitic worm Schistosoma mansoni causes schistosomiasis in humans. The parasite's eggs can cause damage to the liver, intestines, bladder, and other organs, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and blood in the urine.
Is a mosquito considered a parasite?
Yes, a mosquito is considered a parasite because it feeds on the blood of its host, often causing harm or discomfort.
What happens when an animal ingests a piece of balloon?
The rubber/latex or whatever material it was made out of can get stuck in or stick to the lining of the stomach/esophagus/intestines, causing digestive problems/pain/blockages.
What do you call a plant or animal that lives on another usually causing it harm?
A Parasite.
Parasitism is a relationship between two organisms of different species in which one organism (the parasite) obtains resources such as food or shelter by living in or on another organism (the host).?
Parasitism is a biological interaction where one organism, the parasite, benefits at the expense of another organism, the host. The parasite derives nutrients or shelter from the host, often causing harm or disease in the process. This relationship can impact the host's health, growth, and reproductive success. Examples include ticks feeding on mammals or tapeworms living in the intestines of their hosts.
What does sulfur dioxide do to your body?
Sulfur dioxide can irritate the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, and throat irritation. Prolonged exposure to high levels of sulfur dioxide can exacerbate asthma and other respiratory conditions.
What does parasite relationship mean?
A host parasite relationship is when the parasite lives off of the host, feeding on him and relying on him to survive. This negatively effects the host, sometimes causing it to die.
