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Structural Organisation in Animals — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYStructural Organisation in Animals3 Marks
Question
Give the location of hepatic caecae in a cockroach. What is their function?
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Answer

Hepatic caecae are arise from the anterior end of midgut. They are present at junction of midgut and gizzard and are 6-8 in number. They are lined by the glandular cells which secrete digestive secretion containing amylolytic, proteolytic and lipolytic types of enzymes, which help in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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