Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

Which of the following is not true about nephridia in earthworm?

A. They are excretory organs
B. They do not regulate the composition of body fluids
C. They are of three types
D. They regulate the volume of body fluids
Answer» C. They are of three types
2.

Which of the following is not a type of nephridia present in earthworm?

A. Intestinal
B. Septal
C. Integumentary
D. Pharyngeal
Answer» B. Septal
3.

What is the excretory organ in earthworm known as?

A. Gizzard
B. Typhlosole
C. Nephridium
D. Setae
Answer» D. Setae
4.

Respiratory exchange in earthworms takes place through ______

A. gills
B. mouth
C. body surface
D. lungs
Answer» D. lungs
5.

Which segments of the earthworm contain the blood glands?

A. 9<sup>th</sup> to 12<sup>th</sup>
B. 16<sup>th</sup> to 18<sup>th</sup>
C. 23<sup>rd</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup>
D. 4<sup>th</sup> to 6<sup>th</sup>
Answer» E.
6.

Open blood vascular system is present in Pheretima.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

What is the function of typhlosole in earthworm?

A. Mechanical breakdown of food
B. Secretes digestive enzymes
C. Increases the surface area for absorption
D. Excretes waste products
Answer» D. Excretes waste products
8.

Which segment of the earthworm contains the intestinal caecum?

A. 25<sup>th</sup>
B. 23<sup>rd</sup>
C. 24<sup>th</sup>
D. 26<sup>th</sup>
Answer» E.
9.

Which segments of the earthworm contain the stomach?

A. 9<sup>th</sup> to 14<sup>th</sup>
B. 23<sup>rd</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup>
C. 16<sup>th</sup> to 18<sup>th</sup>
D. 5<sup>th</sup> to 8<sup>th</sup>
Answer» B. 23<sup>rd</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup>
10.

Where are the calciferous glands of the earthworm present?

A. Esophagus
B. Gizzard
C. Stomach
D. Intestine
Answer» D. Intestine
11.

What is the function of gizzard in earthworm?

A. Secretion of digestive enzymes
B. Grinding soil particles and leaves
C. Absorption of water
D. It is a respiratory structure
Answer» C. Absorption of water
12.

Identify the correct pathway of food ingested by an earthworm.

A. Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Gizzard
B. Mouth Esophagus Pharynx Gizzard
C. Mouth Esophagus Gizzard Pharynx
D. Mouth Pharynx Gizzard Esophagus
Answer» B. Mouth Esophagus Pharynx Gizzard
13.

The buccal cavity of the earthworm leads to the _____

A. gizzard
B. esophagus
C. pharynx
D. anus
Answer» D. anus
14.

The epidermis of earthworm is made of ______

A. squamous epithelial cells
B. cuboidal epithelial cells
C. columnar epithelial cells
D. multi-layered squamous epithelial cells
Answer» D. multi-layered squamous epithelial cells
15.

The body wall of the earthworm is externally covered by ______

A. mucous
B. capsule
C. epidermis
D. cuticle
Answer» E.