Question

Read the following four statements (i) – (iv) with certain mistakes in two of them.
(i) Adipose tissue is a type of dense connective tissue located beneath the skin.

(ii) In each body segment of earthworm except the first, fifth and clitellum there are rows of S-shaped setae, embedded in the epidermal pits in the middle of each segment.

(iii) Most of the cartilages in vertebrate embroys are replaced by bones in adults.

(iv) Smooth muscles are ‘involuntary’ as their functioning cannot be directly controlled.

Which of the above statements have mistakes?

• A. (ii) and (iii)
• B. (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i) and (iii)
• D. (i) and (ii)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

(i) and (ii)

Adipose tissue is a type of loose connective tissue.

In each body segment of earthworm, except the first, last and clitellum there are rows of S-shaped setae, embedded in the epidermal pits in the middle of each segment. Setae help in locomotion.