Taenia solium (Tape worm) lives as a parasite in

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Taenia solium (Tape worm) lives as a parasite in

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Science

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SSC

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{'taenia solium': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'tape worm': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'parasite': [2, 0, 0, 1], 'intestine': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'liver': [2, 0, 2, 2], 'abdomen': [2, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3 - Intestine of man/woman. Taenia solium, also known as the pork tapeworm, is a parasite that commonly infects humans. It is a type of tape worm that primarily resides in the small intestine of humans. The adult worm attaches itself to the intestinal wall, where it feeds on the nutrients from the host`s digestive system. The life cycle of Taenia solium involves the ingestion of its eggs through contaminated food or water. Once inside the human body, the eggs hatch in the intestine, and the larvae penetrate the intestinal wall and migrate to various tissues, such as the muscles and brain. However, the adult worms are typically found in the intestine. Therefore, option 3 - Intestine of man/woman, is the correct option.

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