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Chromophil cells present on pharynx of E...

Chromophil cells present on pharynx of Earthworm take part in secretion of

A

Mucus

B

Lipases

C

Carbohydrases

D

All the above

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The chromophil cells of pharyngeal salivary gland are analogous to the chief cells of vertebral stomach as they secrete proteolytic enzymes just like pepsin do digest food in acidic medium in the presence of humic acid of soil.
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