Which gland gets enlarged in malaria?

Liver

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Spleen

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Pancreas

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Adrenal

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Solution

The correct option is B Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrates similar in structure to a large lymph node. It acts primarily as a blood filter. The spleen plays important role in removing old red blood cells. Infection by malaria is the most common cause of spleen rupture and splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen). Enlargement of the spleen is due to the increased workload of removing the RBC's destroyed by Plasmodium.
So, the correct answer is 'Spleen'.

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