Question

Which of the following groups of structures/organs have similar function?

• A. Nephridia in earthworm, Malpighian tubules in cockroach and urinary tubules in rat
• B. Antennae in cockroach, tympanum of frog and clitellum of earthworm
• C. Incisors of rat, gizzard (proventriculus) of cockroach and tube feet of starfish
• D. Typhlosole in earthworm, intestinal villi in rat and contractile vacuole in Amoeba

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Nephridia in earthworm, Malpighian tubules in cockroach and urinary tubules in rat

Nephridia in earthworm, Malpighian tubules in cockroach and urinary tubules in rat play a role in excretion and osmoregulation.