WAEC Biology 1991 (August) Question 28

Question 28

Animal Nutrition

Use the diagram below to answer questions 28 to 30.
The diagram below represents a section through the earthworm showing its alimentary system (parts labelled I to VI).
What is the name of the part labelled I?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Oesophagus
  2. B.Nephridium
  3. C.Pharynx
  4. D.Intestine
  5. E.Crop
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Answer: C (Pharynx)

Explanation

Just behind the mouth at the front end is the muscular pharynx.