Physiology and Anatomy of Earthworm

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Physiology and Anatomy of Earthworm: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Excretory System of Earthworm, Nervous System of Earthworm, Digestive System of Earthworm, Reproductive System of Earthworm, Anatomy of Earthworm and, External Morphology of Earthworm

Important Questions on Physiology and Anatomy of Earthworm

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What is nephridia?

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Following are the statements about prostomium of earthworm.
(a) It serves as a covering for the mouth.
(b) It helps to open cracks in the soil into which it can crawl.
(c) It is one of the sensory structures.
(d) It is the first body segment.

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Match the following features to the animals. Which is the correct combination?

1. Open circulatory system

2. Closed circulatory system

3. Earthworm

4. Malpighian tubules

5. Nephridia

6. Cockroach

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In which one of the following organisms its excretory organs are correctly stated

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Fertilization in earthworm is

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Blood of earthworm is red because its haemoglobin is:

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Which one of the following correctly describes the location of some body parts in the earthworm Pheretima?

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Identify the correct statement with reference to 'Earthworm?

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Match the following with reference to earthworm

  List-I   List-II
(a) 4-6th segments (i) Cingulum
(b) 14-16th segments (ii) Stomach
(c) 9-14th  segments (iii) Blood glands
(d) 10-11th segments (iv) Testes

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Accessory glands in earthworm are found in which segments ?

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Spermathecae in earthworms are found in which segments ?

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Earthworm has ------------------.

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Nerve cord in earthworm is

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Brain in earthworm is formed of

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Which is correct about earthworm ?

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The septal and pharyngeal nephridia open into the alimentary canal and are of enteronephric type. It is an adaptation for

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Pharyngeal nephridia of Pheretima are found in segments:

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Which of the following is exonephric nephridia?

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Which organ in earthworm is analogous to kidney of man?