Multiple choice general knowledge

Cockroaches can live for 5 days after their head has been cut off.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cockroaches CAN live for approximately 5 days after decapitation - in fact, they can survive for weeks without a head. They breathe through spiracles in their body segments, not through their mouth or nose, and can survive on stored nutrients. The nervous system is distributed throughout their body.

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