Worm Anatomy Quiz for Grade 7

What is the anterior end of the worm?

• Back

• Front

• Belly

• Tail

What is the posterior end of the worm?

• Front

• Top

• Rear (tail)

• Mouth

What does dorsal side mean in a worm?

• Top/back

• Bottom

• Front

• Belly

What does ventral side mean?

• Top

• Back

• Belly/underneath

• Head

What is the function of the mouth in a worm?

• Opening for food

• Grinding food

• Moving blood

• Sending nerve signals

What does the clitellum help with?

• Digesting food

• Making egg capsules

• Moving blood

• Grinding food

What is the role of the pharynx in a worm?

• Stores food

• Grinds food

• Pulls in food

• Absorbs nutrients

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What does the esophagus do in a worm?

• Grinds food

• Moves food to the crop

• Absorbs nutrients

• Stores eggs

What does the crop do in a worm?

• Stores food

• Grinds food

• Moves blood

• Sends nerve signals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What does the gizzard do in a worm?

• Stores food

• Grinds food

• Pulls in food

• Moves blood