Question

Statement (SI) : In Elephantiasis, genital organs are also often affected, resulting in gross deformities. Statement (SII) : Filarial worms live for many years, in the lymphatic vessels of. the lower limbs.

• A. Statements SI and SII are correct
• B. Statements SI and SII are incorrect
• C. Statement SI is correct but SII is incorrect
• D. Statement SI is incorrect but SII is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is A Statements SI and SII are correct

Filarial worms live in the lymphatic vessels for many years which blocks them and results in accumulation of lymph which affects the lower limbs and the genitals .

So the correct answer is ' Statements SI and SII are correct'.