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Identify the site where Wuchereria bancrofti is normally found in human body.

A

Muscles of the legs

B

Blood vessels of the high region

C

Skin between the fingers

D

Lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Wuchereria bancrofti**: Begin by recognizing that Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic worm responsible for causing diseases in humans, particularly lymphatic filariasis. 2. **Identifying the Disease**: The primary disease caused by Wuchereria bancrofti is known as elephantiasis or lymphatic filariasis. This condition primarily affects the lymphatic system. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: Given the options: - Muscle of leg - Blood vessel of high region - Skin between the fingers - Lymphatic vessel of lower limb 4. **Evaluating Each Option**: - **Muscle of leg**: This is incorrect as Wuchereria bancrofti does not reside in muscle tissue. - **Blood vessel of high region**: This is also incorrect since the parasite does not affect blood vessels and is not found in the high region of the body. - **Skin between fingers**: This option is incorrect as well; the parasite does not inhabit the skin. - **Lymphatic vessel of lower limb**: This is the correct option, as Wuchereria bancrofti is typically found in the lymphatic vessels, particularly in the lower limbs. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that Wuchereria bancrofti is normally found in the lymphatic vessels of the lower limb. **Final Answer**: Lymphatic vessel of lower limb. ---
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