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NEET 2023 Zoology Question 187 Solution

Topic: Structural Organisation in Animals · Official NTA Booklet Code G5
NEET 2023 Zoology Question 187: Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) Excretory Organs

Question

In cockroach, excretion is brought about by- A. Phallic gland B. Urecose gland C. Nephrocytes D. Fat body E. Collaterial glands Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (1)B and D only
  2. (2)A and E only
  3. (3)A, B and E only
  4. (4)B, C and D only
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Verified Against NTA Final Answer Key
Option (4) : B, C and D only
📚 Structural Organisation in Animals Easy
📋 Given Parameters & Problem Setup
Organism Periplaneta americana (Cockroach)
Candidate Structures Phallic gland (A), Urecose gland (B), Nephrocytes (C), Fat body (D), Collaterial glands (E)
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The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Cockroach Excretory Quartet: Tubules, Fat Body, Nephrocytes, Urecose Glands

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Phallic gland (A) and Collaterial glands (E) are reproductive structures! Excretion in cockroach is carried out by Malpighian tubules along with Urecose glands (B), Nephrocytes (C), and Fat body (D)! Match Option (4) B, C and D only!

1 Eliminate reproductive structures: Phallic gland (male genital system) and Collaterial glands (female ootheca formation).
2 Retain excretory structures: Urecose gland (B), Nephrocytes (C), Fat body (D).
3 B, C and D only.
4 Match Option (4).
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Why You Can 100% Trust This Shortcut: Canonical NCERT Cockroach anatomy excretory organ inventory.
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Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Step 1

Cockroach Excretory System in NCERT

In cockroach, nitrogenous waste is extracted from haemolymph as potassium urate and converted to uric acid. While the primary excretory organs are Malpighian tubules, accessory excretory structures include:

Excretory Apparatus=Malpighian Tubules+Urecose Glands (B)+Nephrocytes (C)+Fat Body (D)\text{Excretory Apparatus} = \text{Malpighian Tubules} + \mathbf{\text{Urecose Glands (B)}} + \mathbf{\text{Nephrocytes (C)}} + \mathbf{\text{Fat Body (D)}}
Step 2

Verbatim NCERT Reference

NCERT states under Cockroach Excretion: "In addition, the fat body, nephrocytes and urecose glands also help in excretion."

Step 3

Functional Identity of Distractor Structures

Phallic gland (conglobate gland) is an accessory gland of the male reproductive system located near the ejaculatory duct. Collaterial glands are branched glands of the female reproductive system that secrete the scleroprotein hardening the ootheca.

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360° Option Elimination Engine Key Feature

Diagnose every choice: Know exactly why the right option works and why distractors fail.

4-Option Deep Scan
1 1
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Incomplete: nephrocytes (C) also definitively function in excretion.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Omitting nephrocytes from the auxiliary excretory list.
2 2
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Both phallic gland (A) and collaterial glands (E) are reproductive structures.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Confusing reproductive accessory glands with excretory organs.
3 3
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Includes reproductive glands A and E.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Failing to eliminate reproductive organs.
4 4
✓ 100% Correct
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Verbatim NCERT trio: Urecose gland, nephrocytes, and fat body assist excretion in cockroach.

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Why this is airtight: None; textbook verbatim precision.
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NTA Trap Alert: Reproductive vs. Excretory Glands in Cockroach Trap

Cockroaches have numerous glands ending in "-ic" or "-ial" (phallic, collaterial, urecose, mushroom). Grouping them without noting function leads to errors.

🛡️ How to avoid the -1 mark: Excretory = Urecose gland, Fat body, Nephrocytes. Reproductive = Phallic gland, Collaterial gland.
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Core NEET Syllabus Standard

NCERT Biology · Structural Organisation in Animals Standard Benchmark
Core Scientific Principle Tested:

"In addition to Malpighian tubules, the fat body, nephrocytes and urecose glands also help in excretion."

Syllabus Focus: Cockroach (Excretory System)
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