Animal Kingdom Overview

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Which of the following characteristics is NOT a defining feature of animals?

Autotrophic nutrition (correct)

Multicellular eukaryote

Heterotrophic nutrition

Presence of nerves and muscles

What evidence suggests that the common ancestor of all animals was a colonial flagellated protist?

The presence of flagella in all animal cells

Fossil records of early animal groups exhibiting flagella

Similarities in the morphology and molecular structure of modern colonial flagellated protists and animals (correct)

The ability of some animals to reproduce asexually using flagellated cells

What is the primary function of anchoring junctions in animal tissues?

To provide structural support and connect cells together (correct)

To control the movement of substances across cell membranes

To allow for cell-to-cell communication

To prevent the passage of substances between cells

Which type of cell junction is responsible for preventing the leakage of substances between cells?

Tight junction (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do animal cells maintain tissue stability in the absence of a cell wall?

By forming specialized cell junctions that connect and support cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the diversity of animal species so vast?

Animals have evolved to exploit a wide range of habitats and resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the diversity of animal species?

Similar body plans across animal species (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the difference in cell structure between animal and plant cells?

Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between spiral cleavage and radial cleavage?

Spiral cleavage is found in protostomes, while radial cleavage is found in deuterostomes. (A), Spiral cleavage is characterized by cells dividing at an angle to the previous division, while radial cleavage is characterized by cells dividing parallel to the previous division. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a triploblastic animal?

Having radial symmetry. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a protostome and a deuterostome?

The developmental fate of the blastopore. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the vegetal pole in the development of an animal embryo?

It is the region where the endoderm germ layer originates. (C) Signup and view all the answers

During gastrulation, which germ layer is formed LAST?

Mesoderm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a blastocoel?

It provides a space for the developing embryo to grow and move. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the process of cleavage?

Cleavage is a process of rapid cell division without significant growth. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction in animals?

It increases genetic diversity, which can help overcome evolutionary pressures and adapt to changing environments. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of homeostasis?

To maintain a stable internal environment for optimal physiological performance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of homeostatic regulation?

Adaptive radiation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these feedback mechanisms helps return a variable to its set point?

Negative feedback (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a positive feedback loop?

Contractions during childbirth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between endotherms and ectotherms?

Endotherms regulate their body temperature internally, while ectotherms rely on external sources. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a homeostatic mechanism used by endotherms to maintain body temperature?

Shivering (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these best describes a homeotherm?

An organism that maintains a constant body temperature regardless of the environment. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a heterotherm?

A hummingbird (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Simple squamous tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tissue types is responsible for the secretion of mucus and its movement?

Simple pseudostratified epithelial tissue (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

Protection (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Secretion of hormones (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of simple squamous epithelial tissue?

Diffusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an organ system?

The digestive system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between afferent and efferent neurons?

Afferent neurons carry information from the body to the brain, and efferent neurons carry information from the brain to the body. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the function of myelin?

To provide support and insulation for neurons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?

It acts as the body's 'thermostat', regulating core temperature. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to thermal acclimatization?

Increased production of melanin in the skin. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does vasoconstriction contribute to thermoregulation?

It restricts blood flow to the skin, reducing heat loss. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between ectotherms and endotherms in terms of thermoregulation?

Ectotherms rely on external heat sources, while endotherms generate heat internally. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does torpor differ from normal thermoregulation?

Torpor involves a significant drop in metabolic rate and body temperature, while normal thermoregulation maintains a stable temperature. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which the skin regulates heat transfer?

Increased production of melanin. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these best describes the relationship between organismal performance and thermoregulation?

Organismal performance is optimized when body temperature is within a specific range. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the thermoregulation process, what is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

It relays signals from the hypothalamus to control vasoconstriction and vasodilation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is responsible for providing support, flexibility, and joint movement?

Cartilage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Receiving, integrating, transmitting, and responding to information (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?

Cardiac muscle (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neurons?

They are derived from epithelial cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glial cells?

Supporting and providing nutrients to neurons (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

Exocrine glands secrete substances outside of the body, while endocrine glands secrete hormones. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neuron transmits signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system?

Afferent (sensory) neurons (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an effector in a basic neuron circuit?

Muscle (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Concepts

Animal Definition: Animal = non-human animal. All members of the animal kingdom.
Animal Characteristics: Multicellular eukaryotes (lack cell walls), heterotrophs, motile, sexual or asexual reproduction, have nerves and muscles.
Animal Diversity: Diverse species, diverse habitats, diverse characteristics.
Animal Origins: Common ancestor for all animals is a colonial flagellated protist in Precambrian. Similarity to modern colonial flagellated species and morphological/molecular evidence support this.
Animal Classification: (not detailed in the provided text)

Animal Characteristics

Multicellular Eukaryotes: Animals are made of many cells and their cells have a nucleus.
Heterotrophs: Animals get their energy by consuming other organisms.
Motile: Animals can move around.
Sexual or Asexual Reproduction: Animals can reproduce sexually or asexually.
Nerves and Muscles: Animals have nerves and muscles to help with movement and response to stimuli.

Animal Diversity

Diverse Species: Animals come in many different species.
Diverse Habitats: Animals live in many different habitats.
Diverse Characteristics: Animals have many different characteristics distinguishing them from each other.

Animal Origins

Common Ancestor: All animals share a common ancestor.
Precambrian: The ancestor existed in the Precambrian period.
Evidence: Evidence for this comes from similarities to modern colonial flagellated species and morphological/molecular evidence.

Tissue Stability in Animals

Plant vs. Animal Cells: Animal cells do not have a cell wall, unlike plant cells which give them rigidity.
Achieving Stability: Animal tissues gain stability through extracellular junctions which maintain cell shape, structure and function.
Types of Junctions:
Anchoring Junctions: Connect proteins to join cells together.
Tight Junctions: Prevent passing things through cells, holding cells close together.
Gap Junctions: Enable cell-cell communication and ion exchange between cells.

Animal Body Plans

Embryonic development pattern: Influences animal body plans
Germ cell layers: Influences animal body plans
Body symmetry: Influences animal body plans
Body cavity type: Influences animal body plans

Sexual Reproduction

Process: Germ line cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid gametes; gametes fuse (fertilization) to form a diploid zygote.

Asexual Reproduction

Examples: Budding in hydra, fragmentation in echinoderms, parthenogenesis in insects.
Protostomes: Spiral cleavage; each cell's developmental path fixed as it's produced; each blastomere cannot become a complete organism by itself.
Deuterostomes: Radial cleavage; each cell can become a complete organism; developmental path not predetermined.

Germ Layers

Diploblastic: Two germ layers (ectoderm, endoderm).
Triploblastic: Three germ layers (ectoderm, endoderm, mesoderm).
Mesoderm: Forms muscles, skeleton, and structures between gut and external covering.
Ectoderm: Forms external covering (skin) and nervous system.
Endoderm: Forms gut lining and digestive tract,

Embryonic Development Differences

Protostomes: Spiral cleavage.
Deuterostomes: Radial cleavage.
Coelom: A body cavity separating the gut from body wall. Fluids fill body cavities.
Acoelomate: No body cavity.
Pseudocoelomate: Fluid-filled space between endoderm and mesoderm.

Homeostasis

Definition: Maintaining the body's internal environment near a stable level.
Methods: Negative feedback loops, positive feedback loops, feedforward.
Negative feedback: Counteracts deviations from the set point.
Positive feedback: Amplifies deviations from the set point.
Feedforward: Anticipating future needs to adjust physiology in advance.

Thermoregulation

Endotherms: Obtain heat primarily from internal reactions.
Ectotherms: Obtain heat primarily from external environment.
Homeotherms: Maintain constant body temperature.
Heterotherms: Body temperature varies between self-regulating and being influenced by environment.
Behavioral Responses: Some animals can regulate temperature through behavioral changes.

Key Terms (From pages 8-14)

Organ Systems: Groups of organs working together
Tissue Types: Epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
Neuron Types: Afferent, efferent, interneurons
Glial Cells: Support and insulate neurons (e.g., astrocytes, Schwann cells).
Hypothalamus: Body's 'thermostat'.
Temperature regulation: Maintaining body temp at optimal levels.
Torpor: Decrease in body temp for conservation of energy.
Acclimatization: Changes in the body related to temperature tolerance.

Animal Body Organization & Nervous System

Layers of Organization: Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems.
Tissue Types: Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
Neuron Structure: Dendrites, axons.

Tissue Types (from page 11)

Epithelial Tissue: Sheetlike layers covering body surface and internal organs.
Connective Tissue: Consists of cell networks, supports other tissues, and transmits mechanical forces.

Connective Tissue

Types: Loose connective tissue (supports, elasticity, diffusion), cartilage (support, flexibility, movement), adipose tissue (energy reserves, insulation), fibrous connective tissue (strength), bone (movement, support); blood (substance transport)

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