Week 3 - Phylum Platyhelminthes (flatworms) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major components of the nervous system in a flatworm?
A
Head ganglion - attached to longitudinal nerve cords
2
Q
How does a flame cell work?
A
Remove waste materials from simple invertabrates
3
Q
What are the major parts of the female reproductive system of a planaria?
A
Ovaries, Oviducts, yolk glands, female atrium, shell glands
4
Q
What are two functions of the flatworm mesoderm?
A
For enabling movement and contributes to the parenchyma
5
Q
How are three types of sensory perceptions registered by a planaria?
A