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Though malarial parasite invades liver, liver functioning is not considerably affected in malaria. Give reason.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Malaria**: Malaria is a disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which is transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. 2. **Lifecycle of the Parasite**: The Plasmodium parasite has a complex lifecycle that involves two hosts: the female Anopheles mosquito and humans. When a mosquito bites a human, it injects the sporozoite form of the parasite into the bloodstream. 3. **Invasion of the Liver**: After entering the human body, the sporozoites travel to the liver, where they invade liver cells. ...
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