Question

Adult Wuchereria bancrofti attacks [AIIMS 2002]
A) Nervous system
B) Lymph vessels
C) Muscular system
D) Blood vessels

Answer 1

adult wuchereria attacks on lymph vessels

Answer 2

ANSWER :

Lymph vessels are affected by Wuchereria bancrofti .

So the right choice will be option (B).

OTHER POINTS :

It is a parasite which is found in humans.

It causes lymphatic filariasis resulting in damage of the lymphatic system.

It also causes elephantiasis.

They are spread through mosquitoes.

It is a worm which is filial type in structure.

Due to this, swelling of scrotal also occurs which is very painful.