Multiple choice

Which part of a cockroach is lined by the peritrophic membrane?

  1. Foregut

  2. Midgut

  3. Hindgut

  4. Salivary glands
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Peritrophic membrane lines the wall of midgut. The peritrophic membrane serves several functions, including improvement of digestion, protection against mechanical and chemical damage, and serving as a barrier to infection by pathogens.

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