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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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. | |