Excretory Organs Flashcards
1
Q
Primary function of Excretory organs?
A
Regulation of ionic and fluid balance ( Osmoregulation)
2
Q
Organisms having Flame cells or Protonephridia?
A
1) Platyhelminthes
2) Rotifers
3) Some annelids
4) Cephalochordates ( Amphioxus/ Lancelet/ Branchiostoma)
3
Q
Organisms having Nephridia?
A
Earthworm and other Annelids
4
Q
Organisms having Malpighian tubules ?
A
Insecta class ( cockroach)
5
Q
Organisms having Green/ Antennal gland?
A
Crustaceous ( Crab, Prawn)
6
Q
Organisms having Coxal gland?
A
Arachnida ( Spider, Scorpion)
7
Q
In which phylum, Excretory system is absent?
A
Phylum Echinodermata
8
Q
Excretory organ of phylum Hemichordata?
A
PROBOCIS gland
9
Q
Organisms having Kidney as Excretory organ?
A
Vertebrata ( Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals)
