AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    The largest of cnidoblast is

    A)  penetrant                         

    B)  streptoline

    C)  volvent                               

    D)  small glutiant

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Cnidocytes or Stinging cells are organs of offence and defence of coelenterates. They are inter spaced singly between epithelio-muscular cells. Each cnidoblast bears a sensory bristle or cnidocil and a bladder or sac called nematocyst. They are of following types (i) Penetrants or StenotelesThey are largest of all. Its nematocyst contains a poisonous proteinaceous fluid called hypnotoxin. They are mainly used for offence and defence. (ii) Streptoline glutinantThese are smaller and elleptical also known as large or holotrichous isorhizas. (iii) Volvent or desmonemesThese are the smallest nematocytes. They help in capturing prey. (iv) Small glutinant or steroline glutinant or atrichous isorhizas: These are still smaller,   somewhat elleptical with spineless open thread and are used in locomotion and food capturing.


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