Asked by Tiana Rashada on Jul 22, 2024
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What part of a tapeworm contains both male and female sex organs and becomes filled with developing embryos?
A) proglottids
B) scolex
C) cyst
D) gastrovascular cavity
E) nematocyst
Proglottids
Segments that make up the body of a tapeworm, each capable of producing eggs and contributing to the reproductive cycle.
Scolex
The head region of a tapeworm, containing suckers or hooks for attaching to the host's intestinal wall.
Nematocyst
A specialized cell in the tentacles of a jellyfish or other cnidarians, containing a barbed or venomous coiled thread that can be projected in self-defense or to capture prey.
- Detail the physiology, reproductive strategies, and nutritional habits of tapeworms and other parasitic beings.
Verified Answer
BC
Beverly CabicoJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Proglottids are the repeating segments of a tapeworm's body and each proglottid contains both male and female reproductive organs. As they mature, the proglottids become filled with developing embryos.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the physiology, reproductive strategies, and nutritional habits of tapeworms and other parasitic beings.