Test For Chapter 17

Question 1

List and describe structures found in an amniotic egg

Answer 1

The amniotic egg must be fertilized within the body of the female. Once fertilized , the egg is encased in protective shell and is passed from the females Body. The shell is porous , permitting the exchange of gases between the egg and the environment but preventing excessive water loss. The tiny embryo grows atop a ball of stored food material called the yolk.

Question 2

List the three main groupings of frogs

Answer 2

True frog : Rama

Toad : Bufo

Tree frog : hyla

Question 3

List several characteristics of amphibia

Answer 3

Worm or snakelike body
Slender body with 4 identical Limbs on the truck
Large head
Tail-less
Short front limbs but large muscular back limbs

Question 4

Describe the reproductive process of most fish

Answer 4

Female will lay eggs then the male comes and externally fertilizes them by covering them with milt , The egg is the only able to Spohn properly when the temperature, pH level in the water, as well as the type and amount of food is at a proper condition , The egg is that developed into an embryo, a yoke is then formed and as the embryo grows the yolk shrinks and a larval fish escapes from the embryo

Question 5

How do fish maintain their depth in the water

Answer 5

The air bladder and is controlled by the gases the diffuse and infuse the bladder

Question 6

Name the three basic types of animal behavior

Answer 6

Inborn behavior
Conditioned behavior
Intelligent behavior

Question 7

What are the three major groups of vertebrate

Answer 7

Carnivorous
Herbivorous
omnivorous

Question 8

Describe what it means to be ectothermic and endothermic

Answer 8

Ectothermic : cold - blooded , adapts to the environment

Endothermic : warm - blooded , does not adapt to the environment

Question 9

List the four major groups of living reptiles

Answer 9

Snakes and lizards
Turtles and tortoises
Alligator , crocodiles , and Camen
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