NEET Biology question

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Which of the following statements are incorrect in reference to the blood vascular system of the earthworm? I. Blood vascular system is of open type II. Smaller blood vessels supply the gut, nerve cord and the body wall III. Blood glands are present on 6th 7th and 8th segment IV. Blood cells are phagocytotic in nature

Answer: (C)

Solution

The earthworm's blood vascular system is actually closed, not open, so statement I is incorrect. Blood glands are located on the 4th, 5th and 6th segments, not 6th, 7th and 8th as stated, making

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