Homework Help is Here – Start Your Trial Now!
Science
Biology
The scolex primarily acts to: O provide space for the brain acts in place of the pharynx hold egg and sperm cells O provide surface area for gas exchange O produce the egg and sperm cells hold the parasite within the host

The scolex primarily acts to: O provide space for the brain acts in place of the pharynx hold egg and sperm cells O provide surface area for gas exchange O produce the egg and sperm cells hold the parasite within the host

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
See similar textbooks
icon
Related questions
Question
**Quiz Question: Increasing Surface Area for Nutrient Absorption** **Question:** Which structure, or structures, primarily acts, or act, to increase surface area for the absorption of nutrients? (Mark all that apply) **Options:** - [ ] rhabdites - [ ] spiral fossa - [ ] diverticula - [ ] lateral line - [ ] phasmids - [ ] auricles **Instructions:** Select all applicable options that describe structures primarily involved in increasing surface area to enhance nutrient absorption.
Transcribed Image Text:**Quiz Question: Increasing Surface Area for Nutrient Absorption** **Question:** Which structure, or structures, primarily acts, or act, to increase surface area for the absorption of nutrients? (Mark all that apply) **Options:** - [ ] rhabdites - [ ] spiral fossa - [ ] diverticula - [ ] lateral line - [ ] phasmids - [ ] auricles **Instructions:** Select all applicable options that describe structures primarily involved in increasing surface area to enhance nutrient absorption.
**The Scoleces and Their Primary Function** **Question:** The scolex primarily acts to: - Provide space for the brain - Acts in place of the pharynx - Hold egg and sperm cells - Provide surface area for gas exchange - Produce the egg and sperm cells - **Hold the parasite within the host** (Correct Answer) **Explanation:** The scolex is an essential structure in parasitic flatworms such as tapeworms. Its primary function is to anchor the parasite within the intestinal wall of the host, ensuring that it remains securely attached as it absorbs nutrients. The scolex’s anatomical adaptations, such as hooks and suckers, play a crucial role in this attachment process. Understanding this function helps in comprehending the complex life cycle and strategies of parasitic survival.
Transcribed Image Text:**The Scoleces and Their Primary Function** **Question:** The scolex primarily acts to: - Provide space for the brain - Acts in place of the pharynx - Hold egg and sperm cells - Provide surface area for gas exchange - Produce the egg and sperm cells - **Hold the parasite within the host** (Correct Answer) **Explanation:** The scolex is an essential structure in parasitic flatworms such as tapeworms. Its primary function is to anchor the parasite within the intestinal wall of the host, ensuring that it remains securely attached as it absorbs nutrients. The scolex’s anatomical adaptations, such as hooks and suckers, play a crucial role in this attachment process. Understanding this function helps in comprehending the complex life cycle and strategies of parasitic survival.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTIONCheck out a sample Q&A here
Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Parasitic infections
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780815344322
Author:
Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781260159363
Author:
Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9781260231700
Author:
Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:
McGraw Hill Education
SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS