Question

    What is the function of the crop in the foregut of

    insects?
    A Grinding up food particles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Absorbing nutrients from food Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Acting as a temporary storage compartment for food Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Regulating the flow of food into the midgut Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The crop in the foregut of insects serves as a temporary storage compartment for food, allowing insects to consume larger quantities of food and process it gradually as needed.

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