Veterinary Assisting Parasitology

Match the definitions on the right with the correct definition in the column on the left. Meniscus A dome of liquid on the top of the test tube Vector An animal that transmits a disease causing organism Zoonosis A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans Parasitology The study of parasites Larva Immature stage of the parasite life cycle Endoparasite A parasite that lives within the host Host Any animal that harbors a parasite Ectoparasite A parasite that lives on the host Microfilaria A larval stage of heartworm Protozoa Protozoa Label the following internal and external parasites with the correct name. Flea Tick Whipworm Roundworm The organism that causes heartworm is: Dirofilaria immitis Taenia pisiformis Giardia protozoa The most common endoparasite of puppies and kittens is: Flea Roundworm Mite Protozoa What is the easiest way to check for fleas? List three types of debris commonly found on fecal exam slides. What parasite transmits Lyme disease? Dirofilaria immitis Heartworm Lice Tick One disease that is transmitted by the tick is: The clinical signs of heartworm are: