A diagram in the course handout shows that a tapeworm body is divided into many reproductive units behind the scolex. Identify the related structure or process.

Correct Answer: B

proglottids

Proglottids are repeated segments of a tapeworm containing reproductive organs. Mature and gravid proglottids help produce and release large numbers of eggs. This MCQ belongs to the Platyhelminthes topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.