Module 13 Part 2-Worm Parts and Functions

Question 1

Helps the worm grab the dirt as it burrows the the dirt

Answer 1

Setae

Question 2

Lines that separate the sections of the worm

Answer 2

Segments

Question 3

Responsible for controlling the organs and functions of the worm

Answer 3

Brain

Question 4

The ventral surface of the body cavity

Answer 4

Coelom

Question 5

Carries nerve impulses to the nerve ganglia

Answer 5

Nerve cord

Question 6

Delivers nerve impulses to the individual segments and organ systems

Answer 6

Nerve ganglia

Question 7

A small, nose-like protrusion on the head side of the worm that help the worm dig through the dirt and push dirt into its mouth

Answer 7

Prostomium

Question 8

The worm’s mouth

Answer 8

Buccal Cavity

Question 9

Acts as a suction pump to help pull the dirt into the digestive system

Answer 9

Pharynx

Question 10

A holding sac for the dirt

Answer 10

Crop

Question 11

Grinds dirt into fine particles, allowing nutrients to be filtered from the dirt

Answer 11

Gizzard

Question 12

Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream

Answer 12

Intestines

Question 13

Releases waste from the body

Answer 13

Anus

Question 14

Carries blood to the head

Answer 14

Dorsal blood vessel

Question 15

Pumps blood throughout the body

Answer 15

Aortic arches

Question 16

Makes sperm

Answer 16

Seminal vesicles

Question 17

Receives sperm

Answer 17

Seminal receptacles

Question 18

Transfers sperm from one worm to another

Answer 18

Sperm ducts

Question 19

Sperm travels through this

Answer 19

Sperm groove

Question 20

Makes egg capsules and mucus

Answer 20

Clitellum