Animal Biology Overview

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Which of these germ layers forms the external covering (skin) and nervous system?

  • Ectoderm (correct)
  • Blastoderm
  • Endoderm
  • Mesoderm

What is a key difference in embryonic development between protostomes and deuterostomes?

  • Protostomes have indeterminate cell fate, while deuterostomes have determinate cell fate
  • Protostomes develop a coelom through schizocoely, while deuterostomes develop a coelom through enterocoely.
  • Protostomes have radial cleavage, while deuterostomes have spiral cleavage.
  • Protostomes develop a mouth from the blastopore, while deuterostomes develop an anus from the blastopore. (correct)

What is the primary function of the mesoderm in triploblastic animals?

  • Forms the nervous system.
  • Forms the muscles and skeleton. (correct)
  • Forms the external covering.
  • Forms the digestive tract lining.

Which of the following is a characteristic of animals with radial symmetry?

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What is the correct order of the germ layers from outermost to innermost?

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Which of these is an example of a pseudocoelomate animal?

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What is the primary advantage of segmentation in animals?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes homeostasis?

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What is the definition of a homeotherm?

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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of homeostasis?

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Which type of feedback loop is used to maintain a stable body temperature?

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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?

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What is the main advantage of homeostasis?

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How does an endotherm maintain its body temperature when the environment gets colder?

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How does thermal acclimatization benefit an organism?

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Which of the following is NOT a key factor in thermoregulation for ectotherms?

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What is the difference between a homeotherm and a heterotherm?

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What is vasoconstriction and how does it contribute to thermoregulation?

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Which of the following is an example of a feedforward regulation mechanism?

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How does torpor differ from normal thermoregulation?

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Which of the following is an example of an ectotherm?

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What is the physiological mechanism behind vasodilation in thermoregulation?

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Which of these conditions would most likely lead to an increase in core body temperature?

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A lizard basking in the sun to regulate its body temperature is an example of...

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What is the primary function of the ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes) in the middle ear?

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How do retinal photoreceptors known as rods primarily function?

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What is the role of the iris in the human eye?

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Which structures are part of the inner ear responsible for balance and orientation?

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What is the process of accommodation in the eye?

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What type of receptors are involved in detecting taste and smell?

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Which type of visual photoreceptor is responsible for color vision in humans?

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What do hair cells in the Organ of Corti do in response to sound vibrations?

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What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

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Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for forming the heart?

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What role do glial cells play in the nervous system?

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Which of the following organ systems is primarily responsible for substance transport?

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What is the primary function of neurons?

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Which type of connective tissue has the function of providing strength and elasticity?

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What type of signaling is characteristic of endocrine glands?

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What is the role of afferent neurons?

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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

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What distinguishes cardiac muscle tissue from skeletal muscle tissue?

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What is the primary function of glial cells in the nervous system?

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How are organs defined in the organization of the animal body?

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Which type of epithelial tissue is primarily responsible for diffusion?

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What roles do tissues play in the organization of the animal body?

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Which of the following statements about muscle tissues is true?

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Flashcards

Deuterostomes

Animals where anus develops first, mouth forms later.

Protostomes

Animals where mouth develops from the blastopore first.

Germ Layers

Layers from which all body structures develop: ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm.

Ectoderm

Outermost germ layer; forms skin and nervous system.

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Mesoderm

Middle germ layer; forms muscles, skeleton, and organs.

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Endoderm

Innermost germ layer; forms gut lining and digestive tract.

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Body Cavity

Fluid-filled space separating the gut from body wall; also known as coelom.

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Homeostasis

The regulation of internal conditions to maintain stability.

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Thermoregulation

Maintain body temperature for optimal physiological performance.

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Ectotherms

Organisms that obtain heat primarily from the environment.

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Endotherms

Organisms that generate heat through internal reactions.

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Thermal Acclimatization

Adaptations in response to seasonal temperature changes.

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Hypothalamus

Brain region that regulates core temperature.

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Vasoconstriction

Narrowing of blood vessels to reduce heat loss.

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Vasodilation

Widening of blood vessels to increase heat loss.

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Torpor

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

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Cells

The basic unit of life that can function independently.

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Tissues

Groups of cells with similar structure and function that work together.

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Organs

Structures composed of different types of tissues working together for specific functions.

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Organ systems

Groups of organs that perform related functions to carry out complex processes.

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Epithelial tissue

Layered sheets of cells that cover surfaces and line cavities in the body.

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Connective tissue

Tissue that supports, binds, and protects other tissues and organs.

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Muscle tissue

Tissue responsible for movement, consisting of cells that can contract.

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Nervous tissue

Tissue made up of neurons and glial cells, responsible for signaling and communication.

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Cartilage

A flexible connective tissue that provides support and aids joint movement.

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Adipose tissue

Connective tissue that stores energy, insulates, and provides padding.

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Fibrous Connective Tissue

Tissue that provides strength and elasticity, allowing movement and support.

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Neuron

A nerve cell that transmits information between body parts.

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Skeletal Muscle

Striated muscle cells that allow voluntary movement and maintain posture.

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Cardiac Muscle

Involuntary muscle found only in the heart, involved in pumping blood.

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Exocrine Glands

Glands that secrete substances outside the body through ducts.

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Glial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide nutrients and insulation to neurons.

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Middle Ear

The part of the ear containing the Malleus, Incus, Stapes, and Oval Window.

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Accommodation

The process by which the lens of the eye changes shape to focus on objects at varying distances.

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Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina specialized for low-light vision.

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Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that detect color and are sensitive to different wavelengths of light.

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Cochlea

A spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear responsible for hearing.

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Chemoreceptors

Receptors that provide information about taste and smell by binding specific molecules.

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Organ of Corti

Found in the cochlea, it contains hair cells that send sound signals to the brain.

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Action Potential (AP)

A rapid electrical signal generated when a receptor is stimulated, leading to communication with the CNS.

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Negative Feedback

Mechanisms that return a physiological variable back to set point.

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Positive Feedback

Moves a variable away from the set point to increase a process.

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Feedforward

Physiology is adjusted in advance by anticipating future needs.

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Homeotherm

Organisms that maintain a constant body temperature.

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Heterotherm

Organisms that vary their body temperature with the environment.

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Study Notes

General Concepts

  • Animal = non-human animals; all members of the animalia kingdom
  • Animals are multicellular eukaryotes (lack cell walls)
  • Animals are heterotrophs; they obtain energy by consuming other organisms.
  • Animals are motile; they can move on their own.
  • Animals have sexual or asexual reproduction.
  • Animals have nerves and muscles
  • Animal diversity is driven by diverse species, habitats, and characteristics.

Animal Origins

  • The common ancestor of all animals (kingdom animalia) is a colonial flagellated protist from the Precambrian.
  • Similarity to modern colonial flagellated species provides evidence.
  • Morphological and molecular evidence supports this common ancestry.

Animal Characteristics

  • Multicellular eukaryotes (lack cell walls)
  • Heterotrophic; obtain energy by consuming other organisms
  • Motile; capable of movement
  • Sexual or asexual reproduction
  • Has a nervous system and muscles

Animal Diversity

  • Diverse species
  • Diverse habitats
  • Diverse characteristics

Tissue Stability in Animals

  • Animal cells lack cell walls; plant cells have cell walls.
  • Extracellular junctions maintain cell shape, structure, and function.
  • Types of junctions include anchoring junctions, tight junctions, and gap junctions.

Animal Body Plans (Additional Information)

  • Influences on animal body plans include embryonic development pattern, germ cell layers, body symmetry, and body cavity type.
  • Most animals undergo sexual reproduction (germ line cells undergo meiosis, gametes fuse in fertilization).
  • Diploblastic animals = two germ layers (ectoderm and endoderm).
  • Triploblastic animals = three germ layers (ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm).

Asexual Reproduction

  • Examples include budding, fragmentation, and parthenogenesis.

Sexual Reproduction (additional information)

  • Timeline: Fertilization --> Zygote --> Cleavage --> Morula --> Blastula
  • Zygote cleavage = division of cells in the embryo without significant growth.
  • Zygote becomes Morula: a compact cell mass.
  • Morula becomes Blastula: hollow sphere of single cells.
  • Gastrulation: Follows cleavage; blastula invaginates, form germ layers.

Germ Layers

  • Ectoderm (outer layer)

  • Mesoderm (middle layer)

  • Endoderm (inner layer)

  • Germ layers differentiate into tissues and organs.

Classifying Animals (Additional Information)

  • Protostomes: mouth develops first; then the anus.
  • Deuterostomes: Anus develops first; then the mouth.

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