Asked in PMC Practice Test 35 (2021) 2021

At joints, the exoskeleton are:

Correct answer: B. Thin, soft, and flexible

  • A. Thick, soft, and flexible
  • B. Thin, soft, and flexible
  • C. Thin, hard, and immovable
  • D. Thick, hard, and flexible

Explanation

At joints, the exoskeleton is quite thin and flexible as it lacks a cuticle and helps in the movement of muscles of the arthropods. This provides them flexibility and a larger surface area for a variety of movements.

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