Frog Flashcards
(23 cards)
How does the frogs tongue work and where is it attached
Front for full extension
Tympanic membrane
Eardrum
Gender frogs vocal sacs are found in
Males
Legs that have webbed feet
Hind legs
Gullet lead
Esophagus
Glottis lead
Tranchea
Egg fertilization
Externally
Why can’t a frog hold prey in their mouth for long
They will suffocate because the prey is blocking the nares
Function of nictitating membrane
Thin membrane for vision while under water
Cloaca
Serves as the exit cavity for the excretory, urinary, and digestive systems
Main organs of frogs excretory system
Kidneys, bladder, ureters, and cloaca
Purpose of Eustachian tubes
Ears equalize pressure
Function of volumerine and maxillary teeth
Hold and catch prey
Purpose of frogs semi permeable skin
Gas exchange and hibernation
Most muscular organ in the digestive system
Stomach
Main organs of frogs circulatory system
Heart, blood vessels, spleen
Nares
Nostrils to breath
Liver
Produces bile
Gallbladder
Stores bile
Small intestine
Chemical digestion and absorption
Large intestine
Absorbs water from digestive waste
Rectum
Stores waste until it leaves the body
Heart
Muscular organ that uses force to pump your blood throughout the body
