Midgut in cockroaches is a short narrow tube called which of the following?
Correct answer: A. Hepatic caeca
- A. Hepatic caeca
- B. Rectum
- C. Stomach
- D. Gizzard
Explanation
The midgut in cockroaches is a short narrow tube called the "hepatic caeca." This structure is responsible for the secretion of digestive enzymes and the absorption of nutrients from food. The hepatic caeca help in breaking down complex molecules into simpler forms that can be absorbed by the cockroach's body.
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