Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About the Flatworms

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the flatworms?

• A)Tapeworms have a ladder-type nervous system similar to other flatworms.
• B)Planaria contain pigmented,photosensitive eyespots.
• C)Liver flukes and blood flukes are parasites in humans only.
• D)Schistosomiasis is a common human blood disease caused by flukes in tropical areas.
• E)Tapeworms are hermaphroditic,having both male and female reproductive structures in each proglottid.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Parkinson Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, due to the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Muscular Control

Involves the coordinated actions of muscles to perform movements, regulated by the nervous system.

Shaking

Involuntary, rhythmic muscle movements involving to and fro movements of one or more parts of the body, often resulting from neurological conditions, stress, or cold.