Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2008 2008Moderate

In earthworm, mucin & enzyme are produced by:

Correct answer: D. Pharyngeal mass

  • A. Intestinal sac
  • B. Typhlosole
  • C. Oesophagus
  • D. Pharyngeal mass

Explanation

The pharyngeal gland is made of chromophil cells, which produce saliva containing the proteolytic enzyme; protease, and mucin which convert a protein into amino acids and make the food soft respectively.

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