Parasitology: practice question

A Microbiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Microbiology · Parasitology

Sample item

What is the intermediate host for many schistosome species?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Freshwater snail

The central Parasitology concept identifies Freshwater snail as the best answer because it directly explains the mechanism, indication, adverse effect, or organism feature described.

Option by option

  • A. Cattle

    Cattle is unsupported by the mechanism or clinical clue in the stem.

  • B. Mosquito

    Mosquito does not fit the stated parasitology relationship.

  • C. Freshwater snail (correct)

    Correct. Freshwater snail matches the decisive point in this scenario.

  • D. Dog

    Dog has another context but is not the most appropriate answer here.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is C, Freshwater snail. The central Parasitology concept identifies Freshwater snail as the best answer because it directly explains the mechanism, indication, adverse effect, or organism feature described.

Why is "Cattle" not the answer?

Cattle is unsupported by the mechanism or clinical clue in the stem.

Why is "Mosquito" not the answer?

Mosquito does not fit the stated parasitology relationship.

Why is "Dog" not the answer?

Dog has another context but is not the most appropriate answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Parasitology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Freshwater snail matches the decisive point in this scenario.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Parasitology?

Make a one-line identity card for each organism: shape and stain, defining test, toxin, disease and drug. Then use the flashcards and the other Microbiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.