Elephantiasis Includes All the Following, Except

question 54

Multiple Choice

Elephantiasis includes all the following, except

• A)it is caused by filarial nematodes.
• B)the parasitic helminth is transmitted by black fly vectors.
• C)larval infestation causes blockage of main lymphatic channels.
• D)severe edema occurs in the extremities and scrotum.
• E)microfilariae are in the blood.

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Definitions:

Normal Neurological Development

The typical progression of brain and nervous system growth and function, leading to mature cognitive, motor, and emotional abilities.

Exploring Objects

The behavior exhibited, particularly by infants and young children, of investigating and learning about objects through senses such as touch, vision, and taste.

Mouths

The openings in the body of many animals through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted.

Rooting Reflex

An instinctual reaction in newborns, which prompts them to turn their head toward a touch on their cheek and seek to suck.