Earthworms possess a closed circulatory system. Blood glands, which produce blood cells and hemoglobin, are present in which segments?
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Correct answer: 4th, 5th, and 6th
Blood glands are situated in segments 4, 5, and 6. They produce hemoglobin, which is dissolved in the blood plasma, and phagocytic blood cells.
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