Anatomy and Physiology of Earthworms Quiz

Explore the intricacies of earthworm anatomy with these challenging quiz questions covering their physiology, circulatory system, digestion, and more.

#1

What is the primary function of the earthworm's nephridia?

To excrete waste products
To aid in reproduction
To facilitate respiration
To regulate body temperature
#2

Which of the following is NOT a segment of an earthworm's body?

Clitellum
Septum
Gizzard
Mandible
#3

What is the name of the respiratory organ in earthworms?

Gills
Tracheae
Lungs
Skin
#4

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down food in the earthworm's digestive system?

Amylase
Pepsin
Cellulase
Lipase
#5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of earthworms?

They have a segmented body
They are hermaphroditic
They have an exoskeleton
They are detritivores
#6

What is the function of the earthworm's clitellum?

Reproduction
Digestion
Respiration
Excretion
#7

Which type of circulatory system do earthworms possess?

Open circulatory system
Closed circulatory system
Respiratory circulatory system
None of the above
#8

What is the function of the earthworm's crop?

Digestion
Reproduction
Storage of food
Respiration
#9

What is the function of setae in earthworms?

To aid in reproduction
To assist in locomotion
To regulate body temperature
To aid in respiration
#10

Which part of the earthworm's digestive system is responsible for grinding food?

Pharynx
Crop
Gizzard
Intestine
#11

Which of the following is a method of locomotion used by earthworms?

Swimming
Flying
Slithering
Peristalsis
#12

What is the purpose of the earthworm's dorsal blood vessel?

To transport oxygenated blood
To transport deoxygenated blood
To regulate body temperature
To aid in reproduction
#13

Which part of the earthworm's nervous system controls movement and coordination?

Ventral nerve cord
Brain
Ganglia
Nephridia
#14

What is the scientific name for earthworms?

Oligochaeta
Hirudinea
Polychaeta
Nematoda
#15

What is the function of the earthworm's typhlosole?

Digestion
Respiration
Excretion
Absorption
#16

Which of the following is true regarding earthworm reproduction?

Earthworms reproduce asexually only
Earthworms reproduce sexually only
Earthworms can reproduce both sexually and asexually
Earthworms do not reproduce
#17

What is the function of the earthworm's pharynx?

Digestion
Respiration
Excretion
Food intake

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