Where in a Tapeworm Would You Expect to Find Fertilized

Question

Where in a tapeworm would you expect to find fertilized eggs?
A) the neck region of the strobila
B) at the end of the strobila
C) inside the scolex
D) outside the cuticle
E) in all proglottids

Accepted Answer

Fertilized eggs are typically found at the end of the strobila in tapeworms, as this is where the mature proglottids, containing reproductive structures, are located and release eggs into the environment.