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Entamoeba histolytica is a human parasite usually found in

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Liver
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Lung
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Mouth
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Intestine
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Solution

The correct option is D Intestine
Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite in large intestine of human. It invades the intestinal wall and dissolve living tissues.
Paragoniomus, a lung fluke infects human lungs.
Fasciola hepatica commonly known as liver fluke causes fascioliasis due to the uncooked food.
Gongylonema pulchrum is the only parasite capable of infecting humans.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

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