NEETZoologyStructural Organisation in Animals
In addition to the Malpighian tubules, excretion of the waste products in cockroach occurs by
Options
- AFat bodies
- BNephrocytes
- CUrecose glands
- DAll of these
Correct answer
D. All of these
Step-by-step solution
Excretion is performed by Malpighian tubules. Each tubule is lined by glandular and ciliated cells. They absorb nitrogenous waste products and convert them into uric acid which is excreted out through the hindgut. Therefore, this insect is called uricotelic. In addition, the fat body. nephrocytes and urecose glands also help in excretion.