Biology Module 11

Question 1

Scales

Answer 1

Keratin structures produced by the epidermis that overlap and lie on the surface of the skin.

Question 2

Scutes

Answer 2

Bone-like structures produced by the dermis that do not overlap and lie on the surface of the skin.

Question 3

Chorion

Answer 3

The outer membrane of an egg that is involved in gas exchange with the environment.

Question 4

Allantois

Answer 4

The membrane of an egg that stores wastes from the embryo and facilitates respiration.

Question 5

Amnion

Answer 5

The inner membrane of an egg that contains fluid to provide protection from mechanical shock, abrasion, and dehydration of the embryo.

Question 6

venom

Answer 6

A toxin or poison that is produced to be injected into prey or an enemy by a bite or sting.

Question 7

Incubation

Answer 7

The process of keeping eggs warm.

Question 8

Plumage

Answer 8

All the feathers of a bird, including their types, coloration, and arrangement.

Question 9

Diphyodonty

Answer 9

The condition in which a set of primary teeth is later replaced by a secondary set.

Question 10

Placenta

Answer 10

A structure inside the mother that provides developing young with oxygen and nutrients and removes carbon dioxide and waste.