Which of the Following Statements is TRUE

Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Tapeworms consist of a head and segmented body.
B)The scolex of the tapeworm uses suckers to attach to the intestine.
C)Tapeworms absorb nutrients through pores in their proglottids.
D)Each proglottid of a tapeworm has male and female sexual organs.
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

A) True - Tapeworms are made up of a head called the scolex and a long segmented body called proglottids.
B) True - The scolex of the tapeworm has suckers and hooks that help it attach to the intestinal wall of its host.
C) True - Each proglottid of a tapeworm has pores which absorb nutrients from the host's intestine.
D) True - Each proglottid contains both male and female reproductive organs.