69th BPSC Prelims (2023), question 4

🔬 Science & Technology

4. Consider: 1. Taeniasis is caused by three tapeworm species. 2. Cysts in the brain from this are called neurocysticercosis (NCC). Which is/are correct?

   1. Only 1
   2. Only 2
   3. Both 1 and 2
   4. None of the above
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   Answer: C — Both 1 and 2

   As primary host, humans get taeniasis; as secondary host (cysts in brain), neurocysticercosis.

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