13. What are the segments
that form the body of the
tapeworm called? What is
their function?

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The body of the is made of
segments proglottids. The
proglottids are structures
of the taenia contain the organs
that male and female gametes.

the proglottids become distant
the scolex (head) they . Mature
proglottids can fecundate or
neighbouring ones and eggs formed
are stored them. Proglottids
called pregnant , full of eggs,
detach the body of the and
are eliminated with human feces.