The Major Function of the Protonephridia in the Flatworm Is

question 101

Multiple Choice

The major function of the protonephridia in the flatworm is to

• A) conserve water.
• B) conserve salts.
• C) eliminate waste materials such as ammonia and urea.
• D) eliminate excess water.
• E) regulate the pH of the gastrovascular cavity.

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Definitions:

Commissural Fibers

Axons that connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Cerebral Hemisphere

One of the two halves of the brain, either left or right, that control various functions such as speech, movement, and thought.

Falx Cerebri

Dural fold between the two cerebral hemispheres.

Tentorium Cerebelli

A structure of the meninges, consisting of a fold of dura mater separating the cerebrum from the cerebellum.