AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    Excretion in cockroach takes place by :

    A) parotid gland    

    B)  nephridium

    C)  coxal glands                      

    D) malpighian tubules

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In cockroach, the function of excretion is mainly carried out by the malpighian tubules. Parotid glands are large salivary glands. These secrete saliva during digestion Nephridiumis excretory organ of tapworms. Earthworms and leechs contain more complex nephridia than Platyhelminthes, these are called metanephridia                 Coxal glands are excretory organs of spiders.


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