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The Insect Cuticle Quiz

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Which of the following is a function of the cuticle in insects?

Sensation of touch

Regulation of body temperature

Respiration through gas exchange

Protection against predators (correct)

What is the main component of the cuticle in insects?

Elastin

Keratin

Chitin (correct)

Collagen

How does the cuticle in insects grow as the insect grows?

By absorbing nutrients from the environment

By stretching and expanding the existing cuticle

By secreting additional layers of cuticle

By shedding and replacing the old cuticle (correct)

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Cuticle in Insects

The cuticle in insects provides a barrier against water loss and physical damage.
The main component of the cuticle in insects is chitin, a polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate).
As the insect grows, the cuticle is periodically shed and replaced through a process called ecdysis, allowing the insect to increase in size.

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Test your knowledge on the cuticle of insects with this quiz. Explore the functions, components, and growth of the cuticle in insects through a series of questions.