Anatomy of the Dogfish

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What is the primary function of the liver in the dogfish?

  • Secreting bile, storing glycogen and fat, and destroying worn out erythrocytes (correct)
  • Secreting digestive enzymes
  • Regulating blood sugar levels
  • Storing bile and aiding in digestion

Where does the pancreatic duct in the dogfish open?

  • Into the dorsal fin
  • Into the stomach
  • Into the intestine (correct)
  • Into the liver

What is the structure and location of the rectal gland in the dogfish?

  • Small finger-like body with a duct to the dorsal side of the rectum (correct)
  • Round structure connected to the spleen
  • Large duct attached to the liver
  • Flat organ connected to the stomach

Which statement about the spleen in the dogfish is correct?

<p>It is a large gland with no physiological relation to the alimentary canal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT performed by the liver of the dogfish?

<p>Filtering blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following glands in the dogfish has a duct that opens into the intestine?

<p>Pancreas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major function of the liver in the dogfish?

<p>Stores glycogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the rectal gland in the dogfish?

<p>It has a duct connecting it to the rectum. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the spleen in the dogfish?

<p>It has no relation to the alimentary canal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the liver in the dogfish?

<p>It is a bi-lobed gland. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Anatomy of the Dogfish

  • Liver:

    • Massive yellowish bi-lobed gland essential for metabolism.
    • Functions include bile secretion, glycogen and fat storage, and destruction of aged erythrocytes (red blood cells).
  • Pancreas:

    • Contains a small pancreatic duct running the length of the gland.
    • Duct opens into the intestine, facilitating the delivery of digestive enzymes.
  • Rectal Gland:

    • Small, finger-like structure located on the dorsal side of the rectum.
    • Has a specific duct that connects it to the rectum, playing a role in osmoregulation.
  • Spleen:

    • Large gland associated with immune functions, not directly related to the alimentary canal.
    • Plays a role in blood filtration and the recycling of iron from hemoglobin.

Anatomy of the Dogfish

  • Liver:

    • Massive yellowish bi-lobed gland essential for metabolism.
    • Functions include bile secretion, glycogen and fat storage, and destruction of aged erythrocytes (red blood cells).
  • Pancreas:

    • Contains a small pancreatic duct running the length of the gland.
    • Duct opens into the intestine, facilitating the delivery of digestive enzymes.
  • Rectal Gland:

    • Small, finger-like structure located on the dorsal side of the rectum.
    • Has a specific duct that connects it to the rectum, playing a role in osmoregulation.
  • Spleen:

    • Large gland associated with immune functions, not directly related to the alimentary canal.
    • Plays a role in blood filtration and the recycling of iron from hemoglobin.

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