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what is the function of flame cell in liver fluke

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Answered by Agastya0606
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The flame cell is the specialized excretory cell helps in removal of waste material through a process called filtration.The function of flame cell is same as the function of kidney.

  • It is also known as PROTONEPHRIDIA.
  • Flame cell have cluster of cilia which looks like flare fire under the microscope.Which leads to name them as FLAME CELLS.
Answered by hotelcalifornia
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The function of the flame cell in liver fluke is same to the function as of kidney. It has excretory function to eliminate the unwanted belongings from the body.

Explanation:

  • The flame cell is a kind of a specialized excretory cell that plays a great role in the removal of waste material through a process called filtration.
  • The flame cell has another name called PROTONEPHRIDIA.
  • It has a cluster of cilia that looks like flare fire when seen in a microscopic view. The flame cell consists of a nucleated cell body, with a "cup-shaped" projection, with flagella in the inner surface of the cup.
  • The chief function of these cells is to regulate the osmotic pressure of the worm, and keep an ionic balance. Microvilli in the tube cell can be useful in reabsorbing some ions.  

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