What cells help In osmoregulation In platyhelminthes? 

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  1. Nerve cells 
  2. Flame cells  
  3. Ganglia 
  4. Hooks 

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Option 2 : Flame cells  
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The correct answer is Flame cells.

Key Points

  • Flame cells are specialized cells that form part of the excretory system in these organisms, known as protonephridia.
  • Flame cells play a primary role in osmoregulation, the process by which a balance of water and ions is maintained within the body.
  • Along with osmoregulation, flame cells also help in the removal of waste products.
  • This system is not only found in Platyhelminthes but also in other types of flatworms and invertebrates. However, it is most prominent in Platyhelminthes.

Additional Information

  • Nerve cells:
    • Platyhelminthes have a decentralized nerve cell network and two longitudinal nerve cords running along their body length.
    • These nerve cells, also known as neurons, are responsible for transmitting signals across the organism.
    • They enable sensing the environment and coordinating the organism's response to it.
  • Ganglia:
    • Ganglia are simple forms of "brains" or collections of nerve cell bodies that process information in invertebrates such as Platyhelminthes.
    • They serve as the central nervous system in these organisms, acting as control centres that coordinate nerve signals.
  • Hooks:
    • Some Platyhelminthes, specifically parasitic ones, have hooks and suckers.
    • These structures are not cells, but adaptations that help the worm to attach to the host's tissue.
    • The hooks assist in anchoring the parasite to its host and facilitate the feeding process.

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