All of the Following Statements About Helminths Are True Except

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about helminths are true except

• A) They are heterotrophic.
• B) Some have male and female reproductive organs in one animal.
• C) All are parasites.
• D) They are multicellular animals.
• E) They have eukaryotic cells.

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Definitions:

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the anterior pituitary to release gonadotropins, influencing reproductive functions.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which produces and releases hormones that regulate various bodily functions including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Corpus Luteum

The temporary endocrine tissue in the ovary that develops from the ruptured follicle after ovulation; secretes progesterone and estrogen.

Secondary Spermatocyte

A cell that arises from the division of a primary spermatocyte and will undergo meiosis II to produce spermatids.