Texas State Manicurist Written Practice Exam

Which of the following diseases is directly caused by parasites?

1. Diabetes

2. Asthma

3. Parasitic Disease

4. Cardiovascular Disease

The correct answer is: Parasitic Disease

The choice indicating "parasitic disease" is correct because this category specifically refers to diseases directly caused by parasites, which are organisms that live on or in a host organism and derive their nutrients at the host's expense. Examples of parasitic diseases include malaria, giardiasis, and toxoplasmosis, all caused by different types of parasites such as protozoa, worms, and ectoparasites. The other conditions listed do not stem from parasitic infections. Diabetes is primarily a metabolic disorder related to the body’s inability to produce or respond properly to insulin. Asthma is a respiratory condition involving chronic inflammation of the airways, typically triggered by environmental factors, allergens, or genetic predisposition rather than parasites. Cardiovascular disease encompasses a range of heart and blood vessel disorders that are influenced by factors such as diet, lifestyle, genetics, and other medical conditions but are not caused by parasitic infections.