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Respiratory System in Cockroach

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Opening of spiracles in cockroach is guarded by .

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valves

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sphincter

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guard cells

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Solution

The correct option is B sphincter
Spiracles are the small openings on the lateral side of the body of cockroaches for the exchange of gases. These openings are guarded by the sphincters.

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