GK
BIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Poison glands of snakes are homologous to
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electric organs of fishes
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stings of rays
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sebaceous glands of mammals
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salivary glands of vertebrates
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Salivary glands of vertebrates’.
Detailed explanation-2: -Snake venom is produced in the back of the snake’s head in the salivary glands. Salivary glands are the parts of the head where saliva is made. To deliver venom, snakes have hollow fangs that act like hypodermic needles. When a snake bites, muscles in its head squeeze the venom glands.
Detailed explanation-3: -Poison Gland: The poison glands or venom glands (Fig. 8.29), are situated one on either side of the upper jaw, mainly in the space between the eye and the angle of the mouth.
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