Question

Each of the following statements concerning Malaria is correct except
a. The female anopheles mosquito is the vector
b. Early infection, sporozoites enter hepatocytes
c. Release of merozoites from red blood cells cause fever and chills
d. The principal site of gametocyte formation is the human gastrointestinal tract.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Incorrect statement is: The principal site of gametocyte formation is the human gastrointestinal tract).

Answer 2

Answer:

Option d. The principal site of gametocyte formation in the human gastrointestinal tract is a correct option.

Explanation:

• The female anopheles mosquito is the vector of malaria.
• During the early infection stage when an infected mosquito bites a man, it injects sporozoites into the bloodstream which then enters the hepatocytes or the liver cells. infected liver cells from a schizont which released merozoites which infect the red blood cells or erythrocytes.
• Infected erythrocytes or RBC also transforms into schizont. The release of merozoites from red blood cells or schizont causes fever and chills
• The principal site of gametocyte formation is the gastrointestinal tract of mosquitoes and not the gastrointestinal tract of a human.