The life cycle of Wuchereria includes the ___________ as an intermediate host and vector.The __________ of this parasite are picked up by this vector from the human host.These larvae mature before being carried back to the human.The parasites eventually mature to adults in the human ____________.
A)flea; hexacanths; small intestine
B)mosquito; microfilaria; heart
C)mosquito; microfilaria; lymphatic system
D)tsetse fly; sporozoites; circulatory system

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Wuchereria is transmitted by mosquito bites, which act as intermediate hosts and vectors. The microfilariae of this parasite are picked up by mosquitoes from the human host, and these larvae mature and migrate to the mouthparts of the mosquito, where they can be injected into a new host. The larvae eventually mature to adults in the lymphatic system of the human host.

The Life Cycle of Wuchereria Includes the ___________ as an Intermediate