Question
Biology Question on Common Diseases in Human Beings
Elephantiasis causing organism belongs to:
A
aschelminthes
B
platyhelminthes
C
cnidarian
D
porifera
Answer
aschelminthes
Explanation
Solution
The disease elephantiasis is caused by an aschelminthes member Wnchereria bancrofti. It is an endoparasite of humans, lives in the lymphatic system. The disease is marked by an excessive growth of connective tissue and enormous swelling of affected parts, such as the scrotum, legs, arms and more rarely the vulva and breasts.