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Biology Question on human health and disease

In Ascaris, the coelom is

A

schizocoelom

B

true coelom

C

pseudocoelom

D

haemocoelom

Answer

pseudocoelom

Explanation

Solution

Pseudocoelom (pseudocoel) is a fluid filled cavity between body wall and gut with however an entirely different origin from true coelom. This is a persistent blastocoel, lacking a definite mesoderm lining. In some nematode worms, it may be filled with vacuolated mesenchyme cells. Pseudocoelomate invertebrates include aschelminthes.