DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    Which of the following organs in earthworm neutralizes humic acid present in humus?

    A)  Typhlosole

    B)  Calciferous glands

    C)  Intestinal caecum

    D)  Gizzard

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Earthworm has a straight alimentary canal representing a tube within tube plan. Wall of stomach contains calciferous glands, the secretion of which neutralizes the acidity of soil or humus. Typhlosole is a highly glandular vascular longitudinal ridge increasing the area for absorption of digested food.


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