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Cnidocytes/Cnidoblast MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
Edited By admin | Updated on Sep 18, 2023 18:34 AM | #NEET
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EASYWhich of the following is the sensitive structure of the cnidoblast?
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Cnidocytes / Cnidoblast
- The Cnidocytes are the stinging cells present in the body wall of the Cnidarians
- Each cnidocyte contains an organelle called nematocyst
- Nematocyst consists of chitinous barb which is filled with the hypnotoxin
- Hypnotoxin is a neurotoxin which is a mixture of Protein and Phenol
- A thread like structure is attached to the barb
- The outer wall of the cnidocyte has a touch-sensitive projection called cnidocil.
- When touched, the thread is fired from the cnidocyte and coils around the prey.
- The hypnotoxin is injected into the prey’s body
STRUCTURE OF CNIDOBLASTS
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