CMC Medical CMC-Medical VELLORE Solved Paper-2008

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    In earthworm the dorsal wall of the intestine from the 26th segment to 95th segment forms a median internal fold called

    A)  trochophore   

    B)  typhlosole

    C)  clitellum             

    D)  trachea

    E)  nephridium

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Typhlosole is a highly glandular, vascular, longitudinal ridge increasing the area for absorption of digested food. Typhlosolar region is from 27th segment onwards and continue upto last 23-25 segments in front of anus. Clitellum is a thick glandular band around the earthworm secreting the cocoon. Nephridium is a tubular excretory organ of earthworm and other annelids, with an external opening and with or without an internal opening. Trochophore is a free swimming ciliated marine larva characteristic of polychaete, annelids and most molluscs. Trachea or windpipe is a part of respiratory system in man, tracheae (in insects, cockroach).


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