Zoology-Cockroach Morphology
NEET Zoology Cockroach Morphology MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What is the function of the gizzard in a cockroach?
A
Grinding food particles
B
Storing food
C
Secreting digestive juices
D
Absorbing nutrients
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The gizzard, or proventriculus, in a cockroach has an outer layer of thick circular muscles and an inner cuticle that forms chitinous plates called teeth, which help in grinding the food particles.
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