Animal Biology and Tissue Types

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Which of the following statements about animal tissue types is true?

Certain fungi can form complex different tissues just like animals.

All animals have complex tissues similar to those in fungi.

Unlike plants, all animals have differentiated tissues.

Animal tissues vary in complexity and function across species. (correct)

What distinguishes animals from multicellular fungi in terms of tissue structure?

Fungi possess more types of tissues than animals.

Both animals and fungi have identical tissue structures.

Animals have complex various tissues, while fungi do not. (correct)

Animals are autotrophic, while fungi are heterotrophic.

Which characteristic is common among all animals in relation to how they obtain energy?

They can photosynthesize like plants.

They do not require food for energy.

They are heterotrophic and ingest other organisms. (correct)

They are all autotrophic organisms.

In classifying animals based on complexity, which of the following statements is correct?

All animals, from sea sponges to chimpanzees, show some degree of complexity. Signup and view all the answers

How does the evolutionary relationship between animals and fungi influence their classification?

Animals are classified as Eukaryota with multicellular complexity, unlike fungi. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of identifying new animal species in the context of tissue complexity?

New species help to understand the evolution of complex tissues. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these nutrients do animals primarily rely on from their diet?

A variety of nutrients by consuming other organisms. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a key difference between animals and plants regarding nutrient acquisition?

Animals are heterotrophic, while plants are autotrophic. Signup and view all the answers

What does the endoderm primarily give rise to?

Epithelial tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which germ layer is responsible for developing into muscle tissue?

Mesoderm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of Eumetazoa?

Animals exhibiting bilateral symmetry and true tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the ectoderm?

It is involved in the development of skin and neural tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What role do HOX genes play in animal development?

They code for transcription factors that regulate embryonic development. Signup and view all the answers

Parazoa are classified as organisms that:

Have no true tissues or symmetry Signup and view all the answers

What type of symmetry do cnidarians and ctenophores exhibit?

Radial Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissues does the mesoderm NOT contribute to?

Neural tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of epithelial tissues in animals?

To cover, line, protect, and secrete Signup and view all the answers

Which type of animal tissue is responsible for movement?

Muscle tissue Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes connective tissues from other tissue types?

They contain specialized cells embedded in an extracellular matrix Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of nervous tissue in animals?

To sense the environment and coordinate responses Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about muscle tissue is incorrect?

Muscle tissue does not respond to nervous signals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about epithelial tissues?

They cover both external and internal body surfaces. Signup and view all the answers

How do animal tissues differ from plant and fungal tissues?

Animal tissues do not have cell walls. Signup and view all the answers

What function do gap junctions serve in animal tissues?

They allow passage of small molecules between adjacent cells. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major category of animal tissue?

Reproductive tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is shared by all types of connective tissues?

They possess specialized cells within an extracellular matrix. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Animal Diversity

Most animals are motile to collect food
Animal life cycle is diplontic: the diploid multicellular stage is dominant while the haploid stage is gametic
Animal development includes a series of stages that determine a fixed body plan
Animals are eukaryotes, multicellular, heterotrophs and actively move

Animal Tissues

Animals are very diverse due to specialized tissues
Animal cells lack cell walls but may have an extracellular matrix
Animal cells communicate via gap junctions
Four major tissue categories: epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous

Epithelial Tissues

Covers, lines, protects and secretes
Examples include: epidermis, lining of digestive tract, trachea, gland cells

Connective Tissues

Cells embedded in an extracellular matrix
Examples include: bone and cartilage

Muscle Tissues

Responsible for movement

Nervous Tissues

Responsible for sensing and coordinating movement

Animal Classification: Five Monophyletic Animal Clades

Parazoa: simplest animals with no true tissues, Phylum Placozoa and Porifera
Eumetazoa: all other animals with at least two of the four tissue categories and symmetry

Animal Reproduction and Development

Three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm
Each germ layer develops into different tissues:
- Endoderm: Epithelial tissues such as the inner lining of the digestive and respiratory tract
- Mesoderm: Epithelial, connective and muscle tissues
- Ectoderm: Epithelial and neural tissues
Homeotic (HOX) genes are master regulatory genes that control development, segmentation, number and placement of appendages
HOX genes are homologous across the animal kingdom

Features Used to Classify Animals

True tissues, symmetry, number of tissue layers, body plan and cavities, origin of mouth and anus

Symmetry

Asymmetrical: No symmetry (Porifera- sponges)
Radial: Arrangement around a central axis, encounters environment from any direction (Cnidarians and ctenophores)
Bilateral: Divides the body along sagittal plane into right and left halves, allows for cephalization (all other animals)

Animal Evolution

Animal evolution began in the ocean over 600 million years ago
Over 1 million living species identified, with estimates of 3-30 million extinct species
Animals vary in complexity
Classification systems use anatomy, evolutionary history, embryological development, and genetics
New species are still being identified

Heterotrophs

Animals require food and are heterotrophs
Ingest living or dead organisms
Types: carnivores, herbivores, omnivores or parasites
Fungi are also heterotrophs but are decomposers, while plants are autotrophs

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Description

This quiz covers fundamental concepts in animal biology, focusing on animal diversity, tissue types, and their functions. Explore the classifications of animal tissues including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues, along with their unique characteristics. Test your understanding of animal development and the roles of various tissues.