NEET Zoology Cockroach Morphology MCQ Question
Which combination of statements about the cockroach's morphology is correct?
The foregut includes the crop and gizzard, which are involved in food storage and grinding.
The hindgut is primarily responsible for the secretion of digestive juices.
Hepatic caeca are present at the junction of the foregut and midgut, aiding in digestion.
The entire foregut is lined with a smooth muscle layer that assists in peristalsis.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option A is correct as the foregut of the cockroach does indeed include the crop and gizzard for food storage and grinding. Option B is incorrect since the hindgut is primarily involved in water reabsorption and waste excretion, not the secretion of digestive juices. Option C is correct regarding the presence of hepatic caeca at the foregut-midgut junction. Option D is incorrect; the foregut is lined by cuticle, not smooth muscle.
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