Exam 3 Multiple Choice Flashcards
The archenteron is characteristic of which stage of animal development?
C) gastrula
The release of cortical granules following fertilization leads to
D) erection of a fertilization membrane
The inner cell mass of a placental mammals blastula will become
A) the embryonic germ layers
The neural plate is derived from
A) ectoderm
Vertebrate skin is subject to abrasion against environmental substrata microorganisms that may cause disease, and terrestrial forms are exposed to dry air. What type of epithelium comprises skin?
E) Stratified squamous
A tendon is an example of
B) dense connective tissue
Most of the exchange surfaces of multicellular animals are lines with
D) epithelial tissue
Much of the coordination of the vertebrate body functions via chemical signals distributed by blood flow is accomplished by the
B) endocrine system
The process by which living things maintain fairly stable internal conditions necessary for survival is termed
E) homeostasis
As the body temperature of a bearded dragon rises, it seeks shade from the sun to cool itself. This is an example of
C) negative feedback
Which of the following is an effective means of conserving heat?
B) subcutaneous fat
Which of the following are considered inputs for thermal energy?
B) condensation
Somatic growth, reproduction and reserves represent __ of chemical energy?
C) storage
Which animal would you expect to have the lowest mass-specific (L O2/hr) metabolic rate?
D) elephant
The relatively hairless ventral (pubic) region of a dog is considered a(n)
B) heat window
