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State whether true or false:
Flame cells in flatworms help in absorption of nutrients from the host's body.

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The correct option is B False
In flatworms, flame cells are involved in excretion and osmoregulation. Absorption of nutrients mostly happens through the body surface, especially in the parasitic forms.

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