AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2007

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    The enteronephricnephridia of earthworms are mainly concerned with

    A) digestion                            

    B) respiration

    C)  osmoregulation              

    D) excretion of nitrogenous wastes

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In annelids, the nephridia are the exceretory organs. In earthworm, three types of nephridia are found?(i) septal, (ii) pharyngeal and (iii) integumentary. The septalnephridia do not discharge the excretory fluid to the exterior. Instead, these pour it into the intestine. Hence, these are also called enteronephricnephridia.


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