Anatomy (Phrog)

Question 1

This refers to the study of body structures:

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Anatomy

Question 2

The study of how body structures function:

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Phsyiology

Question 3

Frog observation begins with the:

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External Anatomy of the frog

Question 4

Refers to the backside of the frog:

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Dorsal side

Question 5

The belly side of the frog:

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Ventral side

Question 6

The ventral side is much _____ compared to the dorsal side, which is a type of camouflage known as what?

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lighter; counter-shading

Question 7

This allows the frog to blend in with its surroundings from predators above and below.

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counter-shading

Question 8

Describes a body part located more towards the front of the body, in this case (Frog) toward the head.

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Anterior

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Refers to a structure that is more toward the back, which concerning the frog or any 4-legged animal will be towards the rear.

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Posterior

Question 10

Located at the rear of the frog and are much longer, has 5 toes separated by webbing and more muscular

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Hind limbs

Question 10

Located anteriorly, have 4 toes

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Forelimbs

Question 11

This helps to propel the frog forward in the water as it kicks the legs back.

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Webbing

Question 12

This body opening is where urine, feces and eggs or sperm will be release. It is located on the posterior end of the frog.

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Cloaca

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Two small openings that aid in breathing

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External Nares

Question 14

These are situated on the top portion of the head which helps the frog to stay more submerged in the water and still view what is happening above the surface.

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Eyes

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A special membrane that helps keep the eyes moist as well as provide protection.

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Nictating Membrane

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This structure appears as two distinct circles on the sides of the head, and serves as the eardrums.

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Tympanic Membrane

Question 17

This system is made up of a tube that runs from the mouth to the cloaca and includes accessory organs.

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Digestive System

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is a j-shaped organ that functions to churn and mix the food contents that were swallowed, as well as to secrete enzymes that will chemically digest.

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Stomach

Question 19

This is a circular muscle that will open to allow contents from the stomach to flow into the first part of the small intestines.

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Pyloric sphincter

Question 20

The first part of the small intestines that runs parallel to the stomach

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Duodenum

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Absorbs excess water and leave behind waste that will ultimately be expelled through the cloaca; Large intestine

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Colon

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Can be seen as a thin band that runs between the stomach and the duodenum; secrete more digestive enzymes to help break down food.

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Pancreas

Question 23

Can be seen as very large, taking up most of the space in the abdominal cavity; Is brown and located just in front of the duodenum; secretes bile that breaks up the fat the frogs eat.

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Liver

Question 24

This is where excess bile is stored; a small green sac under the liver.

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Gall bladder

Question 25

Located on the either side of the heart; This is where gas exchange occurs.

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Lungs

Question 26

A short tube that branches into two lungs in which the probe will pass through.

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Trachea

Question 27

What are the internal organs of a frog?

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Thoracic Cavity: Heart and Lungs
Abdominal Cavity: Liver, Stomach, Intestines, Kidneys, Pancreas, Fat bodies, Testes (male), or Ovaries (female).

Question 27

Back of the throat of the frog in which the frog breathes and vocalizes.

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Glottis

Question 28

This serve the function of physically and chemically breaking down food and absorbing it.

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Digestive system

Question 29

is necessary to do gas exchange.

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Respiratory system

Question 30

includes the brain and nerves which function to send and receive nerve signals for movement or automatic responses.

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Nerve system

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is necessary for eliminating waste.

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Excretory system

Question 32

is necessary for reproduction.

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Reproductive system

Question 33

includes a well-developed muscular heart with three chambers- two atria and one ventricle; It functions as the middle man passing over food and oxygen to cells and waste materials to blood.

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Circulatory system