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JAMB Biology 1984 Question 23

Question 23

Animal Kingdom

The parts used by the tapeworm to fasten itself to the host's intestine are the

  1. A.neck and suckers
  2. B.hooks and suckers
  3. C.rostellum and suckers
  4. D.young proglottis and neck
  5. E.rostellum, hooks and suckers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (hooks and suckers)

Explanation

The scolex (head) of the tapeworm holds on to the gut wall with its hooks and suckers.