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Question
The left hind limb of a person was swollen like elephant’s limb. Which one of the following was MOST likely the cause of swelling?
Options
Accumulation of uric acid
Blockage of blood vessels
Blockage of lymph vessels
Hypertrophy of skeletal muscles
MCQ
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Solution
Blockage of lymph vessels
Explanation:
Filariasis, often known as elephantiasis, is a disease caused by filarial worms (Wuchereria bancrofti) blocking the lymphatic system.
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