Chormophil cells present in pharynx of earthworm take part in secretion of

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Chormophil cells present in pharynx of earthworm take part in secretion of (A) mucus (B) lipases (C) carbohydrases (D) all of these

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Pharyngeal gland is situated at the roof of the pharynx. Its glandular cells are known as chromophil cells which secrete a fluid, the saliva which is passed on to the lumen of the pharynx. Saliva contains mucus (a lubricating agent) and a proteolytic enzyme.

Q. Chormophil cells present in pharynx of earthworm take part in secretion of

mucus

lipases

carbohydrases

all of these

Pharyngeal gland is situated at the roof of the pharynx. Its glandular cells are known as chromophil cells which secrete a fluid, the saliva which is passed on to the lumen of the pharynx. Saliva contains mucus (a lubricating agent) and a proteolytic enzyme.