Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the function of a pharynx in a flatworm?
What is the function of a pharynx in a flatworm?
- Serve as a passageway for air only
- Detect changes in light
- Connect the mouth with the rest of the digestive tract (correct)
- Filter and remove excess water
Which term refers to an animal lacking a body cavity?
Which term refers to an animal lacking a body cavity?
- Acoelomate (correct)
- Ganglion
- Coelom
- Septum
What is a scolex in the context of a tapeworm?
What is a scolex in the context of a tapeworm?
- Head of an adult tapeworm (correct)
- Fluid-filled body cavity lined with mesoderm
- Internal wall between the segments of an annelid's body
- Bristle attached to the segments of many annelids
What is the function of flame cells in a flatworm?
What is the function of flame cells in a flatworm?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term describes an animal lacking a coelom?
Which term describes an animal lacking a coelom?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of setae in annelids?
What is the function of setae in annelids?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of a pharynx in the digestive system of flatworms?
What is the purpose of a pharynx in the digestive system of flatworms?
Signup and view all the answers
Which structure serves as the head of an adult tapeworm?
Which structure serves as the head of an adult tapeworm?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Digestive System of Flatworms
- The pharynx in flatworms functions as a muscular tube that helps to ingest and grind food.
Body Structure of Flatworms
- Acoelomate refers to an animal lacking a body cavity.
Tapeworm Characteristics
- A scolex is a structure that serves as the head of an adult tapeworm.
Excretory System of Flatworms
- Flame cells are responsible for removing waste products from the body of flatworms.
Body Structure of Animals
- Acoelomate, or lacking a coelom, refers to an animal that does not have a body cavity.
Annelid Characteristics
- Setae are bristles or hair-like structures that help annelids to move and burrow.
Digestive System of Flatworms
- The pharynx plays a crucial role in the digestive system of flatworms by helping to ingest and process food.
Tapeworm Characteristics
- The scolex serves as the head of an adult tapeworm and is responsible for attachment to the host's intestine.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of flatworms with this quiz! Learn about eyespot cells, flame cells, pharynx, acoelomate body structure, hermaphroditism, and ganglia.
