Which of the following structures is responsible for the removal of nitrogen wastes in flatworms such as planaria?

Malpighian tubules

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Nephron

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Flame cells

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Nephridia

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Flame cells
A. Malpighian tubules are the excretory organs in the members of Phylum Arthropoda (E.g., Cockroach).
B. Nephrons are the functional unit of kidneys. They are present in human kidneys.
C. Flame cells are the excretory organs in the members of phylum Platyhelminthes (known as flatworms) (E.g., Planaria).
D. Nephridia are the excretory organs in members of phylum Annelida.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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