AIPMT MAINS2010Zoology-Human Health and Disease
AIPMT MAINS 2010 Zoology Malaria MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A person suffering from a disease caused by Plasmodium, experiences recurring chill and fever at the time when?
A
The sporozoites released from RBCs are being rapidly killed and broken down inside spleen
B
The trophozoites reach maximum growth and give out certain toxins
C
The parasite after its rapid multiplication inside RBCs ruptures them, releasing the stage to enter fresh RBCs
D
The microgametocytes and megagametocytes are being destroyed by the WBCs
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In malaria chill and fever is due to the release of haemozoin, a toxic substance formed by breakdown of haemoglobin present in RBC. It will be released after the rupture of RBC, in erythrocytic schizogamy.
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