Match the following parts of cockroach (List I) with their respective functions (List II):
List-I (Part) List-II (Function)
A. Malpighian tubules I. Excretion and osmoregulation
B. Tegmina II. Protection of hind wings during flight
C. Maxillae III. Handling and manipulation of food
D. Crop IV. Temporary storage of food
Options:
1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
4. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Subtopic:  Cockroach: Intro & External Morphology | Cockroach: Head & Mouth Parts | Cockroach: Digestive System | Cockroach: Excretory System |
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The terga sterna and pleura of cockroach body are joined by

1. cementing glue

2. muscular issue

3. arthrodial membrane

4. cartilage

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Match Column-I with Column-II:
Column-I
(Part)
Column-II
(System)
A. Hepatic caeca   1. Nervous system
B. Ostia   2. Digestive system
C. Ganglia 3. Circulatory system
D. Ommatidia    4. Sensory system
1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
3. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
4. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
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Match the following columns with reference to cockroach and select the correct option :

Column - I Column - II
(a) Grinding of the food particles (i) Hepatic caeca 
(b) Secrete gastric juice (ii) 10th segment 
(c) 10 pairs (iii) Proventriculus
(d) Anal cerci (iv) Spiracles
(v) Alary muscles
 
(a) (a) (a) (a)
1. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
2. (iv) (iii) (v) (ii)
3. (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
4. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
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Match the segments with the respective appendages found in cockroach:
Segment Appendage
A. 10th abdominal I. Anal cerci
B. 9th abdominal II. Male genital pore
C. Thorax III. Walking legs
D. Head IV. Antennae and eyes
Options:
1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

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In male cockroach, anal styles are:
1. Found in both sexes
2. Absent in all Periplaneta species
3. Paired, spine-like structures present only in males
4. Club-shaped structures found on legs
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Which of the following are the sense organs of cockroaches?

1. Antennae, compound eyes, maxillary palps, anal cerci
2. Antennae, compound eye, axillary palps and tegmina
3. Antennae, ommatidia, maxillary palps, sternum and anal style
4. Antennae, eyes, maxillary palps, tarsus of walking legs and coxa
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Which of the following is wrong match with respect to cockroach?

1. Head           -     Hypognathous

2. Heart           -    13 chambered

3. Anal styles   -     Female cockroach

4. Excretion      -    Malpighian tubules

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In cockroaches, the first pair of wings is called tegmina and is:
1. Thin, membranous, and used for flying
2. Thick, opaque, and protective in function
3. Absent in females
4. Transparent and helps in respiration
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Match each item regarding Periplaneta americana in Column-I with one in Column-II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Column-I
(Morphological feature)
Column-I
(Location)
A. Sternites P. Ventral sclerites
B. Tegmina Q. Dorsal sclerites
C. Tergites R. Mesothorax
D. Hind wings S. Metathorax
Codes:
A B C D
1. Q S P R
2. S Q R P
3. P R Q S
4. R P S Q
Subtopic:  Cockroach: Intro & External Morphology | Cockroach: Structure of Thorax |
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