The nematode nervous system consists of a ganglionated ring surrounding the
A) foregut.
B) thorax.
C) body segments.
D) proteinaceous cuticle.
E) ventral, dorsal and lateral epidermis.

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Nematodes, or roundworms, have a simple nervous system that includes a ring of nervous tissue (a nerve ring or ganglionated ring) surrounding the pharynx, which is part of the foregut. This structure serves as a simple brain.

The Nematode Nervous System Consists of a Ganglionated Ring Surrounding