The role of scolex in tapeworm is to?

A. excretion
B. attachment to the host
C. movement
D. breathing

Correct Answer:

Option B – attachment to the host

Explanation

An adult tapeworm consists of a knoblike head, or scolex, equipped with hooks for attaching to the intestinal wall of the host (which may be a human), a neck region, and a series of flat, rectangular body segments, or proglottids, generated by the neck.

scolex is used for attachment to the intestinal wall