Misc. Flashcards
Which life stage of the pork tapeworm specifically presents a dangerous health hazard to humans?
Cysts
Platyhelminthes and cnidaria have the same number of germ layers in early development
False
How do turbellaria feed?
Extend pharynx, excrete digestive enzymes, suck up remains
Which grade of organization are the first animals found in?
Cellular grade
How do single-celled eukaryotes resperate?
Passive diffusion: Passive gas transfer across cell membrane
Do insects carry oxygen in their blood?
No
Do Asteroidea have brains?
No. But has central nervous system
Which class of enchinodermata is a top predator?
Asteroidea (sea stars)
How do holothurians feed?
Sea cucumbers are suspension/deposit feeders
Which class of enchinodermata can cause a barren of not controlled?
Echinodis (sea urchins)
What are the 5 key characteristics of chordates?
Dorsal nerve cord, notocord, endostyle/thyroid gland, pharyhneal pouches, postanal tail
What structure do all vertebrates have for excretion?
Kidneys
How many chambers do vertebrate hearts have?
Three
What do all vertebrate red blood cells contain?
Hemoglobin
Which direction does water flow over fish gills relative to blood flow?
Water flow is opposite to blood flow
In order to osmoregulate, freshwater fish must . . .
Pump out excess water via kidneys, have salt-absorbing cells that move salt ions from water into blood
In order to osmoregulate, marine fish must . . .
Have salt-secreting cells in gills, salt ions not absorb from waste, kidneys do not absorb salts
In freshwater fish . . .
Water is hypotonic (less salty) than fish blood
In marine fish . . .
Blood is hypotonic (less salty) than seawater
T. brucei gambiense causes
African Sleeping sickness