Zoology-Cockroach Morphology
NEET Zoology Cockroach Morphology MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What is the primary function of the gizzard in a cockroach?
A
Grinding food particles
B
Storing food
C
Absorbing nutrients
D
Regulating gas exchange
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The gizzard, also known as the proventriculus, has an outer layer of thick circular muscles and a thick inner cuticle that forms chitinous plates, which help in grinding the food particles as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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