The term nit is used to describe:
a. the scabies organism.
b. the scab that remains after a louse bite.
c. louse eggs.
d. a small fly that carries malaria.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: The scabies organism is a mite.
B Incorrect: This is not a nit.
C Correct: Nits are eggs laid by the female louse.
D Incorrect: This is not a nit.
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