Question

Which of these statements is true about nerve ring?

(a) It has only sensory function

(b) It has only motor function

(c) It is present on the dorsal side

(d) It is present on the ventral side

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I would like to ask this question from Animals Structural Organisations in portion Structural Organisations in Animals of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) It is present on the dorsal side

To elaborate: The nerve ring is present on the dorsal side of the body of the earthworm. It is made of the nerve cord which combines with the cerebral ganglia. The nerve ring has both sensory and motor functions.