When the Longitudinal Muscles Within an Earthworm Segment Contract, What

question 77

Multiple Choice

When the longitudinal muscles within an earthworm segment contract, what effect does this have on the shape of the segment?

• A)The segment will shorten and widen.
• B)The segment will elongate and widen.
• C)The segment will shorten and become narrower in diameter.
• D)The segment will elongate and become narrower in diameter.
• E)The segment will change length, but not diameter.

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