Extra info Amphibian Flashcards

1
Q

Would oxygenated or deoxygenated blood leave the heart and go to the lungs

A

deoxygenated blood

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2
Q

Blood is carried through ______ and carried back to the heart through _____

A

arteries, veins

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3
Q

What holds the stomach and intestines in place?

A

Mesentery

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4
Q

Function of tympanum

A

vibrate and send messages to brain

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5
Q

Nictitating membranes

A

flip up to allow them to see underwater

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6
Q

Maxillary teeth function

A

grab food

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7
Q

vomerine teeth

A

prevent prey from crawling out of mouth

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8
Q

Glottis

A

goes to the lungs

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9
Q

Eustachian tube opening

A

lead back to tympanum

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10
Q

small intestine

A

absorb digested food

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11
Q

pancreas

A

secrete enzymes that break down protein

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12
Q

large intestine

A

stores undigested food

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13
Q

fat bodies

A

provide nutrients for the gametes

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14
Q

oviduct

A

transfer eggs from ovary to cloaca

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15
Q

Cloaca

A

where eggs, sperm, & waste comes out

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16
Q

3 other groups of Tetrapod

A

mammals, birds, and reptiles

17
Q

Amphibians are not found in

A

Antartica

18
Q

Largest salamander

A

Chinese giant salamander

19
Q

Largest frog

A

Goliath frog

20
Q

difference between Newts and salamanders

A

Newts:
-live mostly in water
-retain their caudal fin

Salamanders:
-terrestrial
-long tail

21
Q

difference between frogs and toads

A

Toads:
-dry and warty skin
-terrestrial

Frogs:
-smooth skin
-prefer aquatic

22
Q

benefit of secretion of glands

A

-protection
-keeps skin moist from drying
-male cling to female during mating

23
Q

amphibian glands that secretes toxins

A

Granular glands

24
Q

coloration that blends (camouflage) with background

A

Cryptic coloration

25
Q

coloration of contrasting colors that warn predators that they are toxic to eat and should stay away

A

Aposematic coloration

26
Q

coloration in which one species resembles another species which can provide protection

A

Mimicry

27
Q

Larval stage of frogs

A

tadpole poliwog

28
Q

Same origin but different function

A

Homologous

29
Q

different structure but same function

A

Analogous

30
Q

Pathway of air into frog’s respiratory system

A

External nares, internal nares, mouth cavity, glottis, trachea, bronchi, and lungs