Filarial worms in humans live in the.........

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(B) Filariasis is a disease caused by filarial worms such as $Wuchereria bancrofti$ and $Wuchereria malayi$.These worms reside in the lymphatic vessel

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Lymphatic vessels

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(B) Filariasis is a disease caused by filarial worms such as $Wuchereria bancrofti$ and $Wuchereria malayi$.These worms reside in the lymphatic vessels of the human lymphatic system for a long period.This infestation leads to inflammation and obstruction in the lymphatic vessels,which is characteristic of the disease.Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

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