Earthworm
High-Yield Trend
Questions 4 MCQs
1. coelomic fluid
2. blood
3. gut peristalsis
4. setae
If a live earthworm is pricked with a needle on its outer surface without damaging its gut, the fluid that comes out is:
1. excretory fluid
2. coelomic fluid
3. haemolymph
4. slimy mucus
| 1. | the typhlosole greatly increases the effective absorption area of the digested food in the intestine |
| 2. | the S-shaped setae embedded in the integument are the defensive weapons used against the enemies |
| 3. | it has a long dorsal tubular heart |
| 4. | fertilization of eggs occurs inside the body |
Following are the statements about prostomium of earthworm.
| (a) | It serves as a covering for mouth. |
| (b) | It helps to open cracks in the soil into which it can crawl. |
| (c) | It is one of the sensory structures. |
| (d) | It is the first body segment. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (a), (b), (c) and (d) are correct
2. (b) and (c) are correct
3. (a), (b) and (c) are correct
4. (a), (b) and (d) are correct
Preparing Earthworm for NEET
Earthworm is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Earthworm. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
Topic Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earthworm a high-weightage topic?
You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.
Should I memorize the solutions?
No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.