Mammals (L.6)

Question 1

Carnivores

Answer 1

animal that feeds on flesh

Question 2

Cerebrum

Answer 2

Anterior portion of brain that is subdivided into lobes, each with specializations (i.e. interpreting sensory input)

Question 3

Dentition

Answer 3

Tooth pattern

Question 4

Diaphragm

Answer 4

Layer of muscle that creates a vacuum effect resulting in inhalation

Question 5

Gestation

Answer 5

the period of time between conception and birth (time spent in womb)

Question 6

Hair

Answer 6

fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals

Question 7

Herbivores

Answer 7

animal that feeds on plants

Question 8

Insectivores

Answer 8

Feed on insects

Question 9

Mammary glands

Answer 9

Milk producing glands

Question 10

Omnivores

Answer 10

Animal that consumes both plants and meat

Question 11

Pear-shaped uterus

Answer 11

Describes uterus of mammals that is designed for single births

Question 12

Placenta

Answer 12

organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, provides food for embryo

Question 13

Suckling

Answer 13

Nursing

Question 14

Uterus

Answer 14

Aka womb. Organ in female mammals where one or more embryos/fetuses develop into offspring

Question 15

Y-shaped uterus

Answer 15

Describes uterus of animals which is designed for having litters (many many offspring)