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Respiratory System of Cockroach (Moderate)

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How many pairs of stigmata are present in the abdominal region of cockroach?

  1. 2 pairs

  2. 8 pairs

  3. 10 pairs

  4. 5 pairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eight pairs of stigmata are present in the first eight abdominal segments.

How many tracheal tubes arise from each abdominal spiracle?

  1. Several

  2. 2 tubes

  3. 3 tubes

  4. 1 tube


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

From the atrium of each abdominal spiracle, three tracheal tubes arise. The three tracheal tubes are as follows: 

A. Dorsal tracheal tube B. Ventral tracheal tube C. Lateral tracheal tube

In which of the following areas are stigmata absent in a cockroach?

a. 10th abdominal fragment b. 9th abdominal fragment c. Prothorax d. All of the above

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In a cockroach, stigmata are absent in the prothorax, 9th and 10th abdominal fragments.

Which structure prevents the trachea of a cockroach from collapsing?

  1. Bristles

  2. Trachein

  3. Taenidia

  4. Commissural tracheae


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taenidia present in trachea prevent the collapse of trachea.

When does rapid release of CO2 in the atmosphere take place in discontinuous respiration of a cockroach?

  1. Closed phase

  2. Open phase

  3. Flutter phase

  4. Rest phase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rapid release of CO2 in the atmosphere takes place in the open phase. During the open phase, spiracular muscles relax and the spiracles open completely.

According to which hypothesis are discontinuous gas exchange cycles an adaptation to reduce the amount of O2 delivered to tissues under low metabolic rate?

  1. Strolling arthropods hypothesis

  2. Oxidative damage hypothesis

  3. Chthonic hypothesis

  4. Hygric hypothesis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The oxidative damage hypothesis states that discontinuous gas exchange cycles are an adaptation to reduce the amount of O2 delivered to tissues under periods of low metabolic rate.

Which system(s) control(s) respiration in cockroaches?

  1. Muscular system

  2. Nervous system

  3. Hormonal system

  4. Both muscular and nervous systems


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In cockroaches, respiratory movements are controlled and coordinated by the nervous system.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about cockroaches?

  1. Inspiration is a passive process.

  2. Expiration is a passive process.

  3. Taenidiae are absent in tracheoles.

  4. Atrium leads into trachea.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This statement is incorrect. Expiration is an active process.

Which of the following structures surrounds each spiracle?

  1. Atrium

  2. Closing apparatus

  3. Peritreme

  4. Peristigmatic glands


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Each spiracle is surrounded by a ring-like sclerite called peritreme.

Which are the longest tracheal trunks in the body of a cockroach?

  1. Dorsal longitudinal tracheal trunks (DLTT)

  2. Ventral longitudinal tracheal trunks (VLTT)

  3. Lateral longitudinal tracheal trunks (LLTT)

  4. Both Lateral and Dorsal longitudinal trunks


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The lateral longitudinal tracheal trunks are the longest tracheal trunks.

Why have cockroaches adapted themselves to tracheal respiration?

  1. To consume more oxygen

  2. To conserve water

  3. To conserve CO2

  4. Steady flight in the air


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cockroaches have adapted to tracheal breathing in order to conserve water. Tracheae do not just carry air inwards to the cells, they also carry water out of the cells. The hypothesis is that when cockroaches are resting and have a lower oxygen requirement, they close the spiracles in order to conserve water.

Which muscles are involved in the respiration of cockroach?

  1. Tergo-coxal muscles

  2. Tergo-sternal muscles

  3. Coral depressor muscles

  4. Longitudinal tergal muscles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a cockroach, the muscles which help in respiration are called tergo-sternal muscles.

Which of the following is a chitinous layer of respiratory system of a cockroach?

  1. Basement membrane

  2. Middle layer

  3. Intima

  4. Taenidia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intima is the inner chitinous layer of trachea.

What kind of arrangement of spiracles is found in cockroach?

  1. Perineustic

  2. Holopneustic

  3. Hemineustic

  4. Amphineustic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In holopneustic arrangement, there are 10 pairs of spiracles with 1 mesothoracic, 1 metathoracic and 8 abdominals. Such an arrangement is found in a cockroach.

Which of the following processes takes place during inspiration in a cockroach?

  1. Abdominal spiracles open and thoracic spiracles close.

  2. Thoracic spiracles open and abdominal spiracles close.

  3. Both thoracic and abdominal spiracles open.

  4. Both thoracic and abdominal spiracles are partially open.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

During inspiration, thoracic spiracles are kept open and the abdominal spiracles are kept closed.

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