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What is the function of the mouth/tongue in frogs?
What is the function of the mouth/tongue in frogs?
What does the esophagus do in a frog?
What does the esophagus do in a frog?
Connects the mouth and the stomach
What is the role of the stomach in frogs?
What is the role of the stomach in frogs?
Stores food and mixes it with enzymes to begin digestion
What is the primary function of the liver in a frog?
What is the primary function of the liver in a frog?
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What does the gall bladder store?
What does the gall bladder store?
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What does the pancreas secrete into the duodenum?
What does the pancreas secrete into the duodenum?
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What is the function of the fat body in frogs?
What is the function of the fat body in frogs?
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What is the principal organ of digestion in frogs?
What is the principal organ of digestion in frogs?
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What does the large intestine do in a frog?
What does the large intestine do in a frog?
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What is the cloaca?
What is the cloaca?
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Study Notes
Digestive System of Frog
- Mouth/Tongue: Primary tool for catching insects, which serve as food for frogs.
- Esophagus: A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, facilitating the passage of food.
- Stomach: Functions as a storage organ where food is mixed with enzymes, initiating the digestive process.
- Liver: Plays a crucial role by secreting bile and processing nutrients from digested food.
- Gall Bladder: Stores bile produced in the liver until needed for digestion.
- Pancreas: Produces and secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum, helping in the breakdown of food.
- Fat Body: Acts as an energy reserve important for hibernation and reproductive activities.
- Small Intestine: The main site for digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.
- Large Intestine: Responsible for storing undigested food and absorbing excess water before waste elimination.
- Cloaca: A multi-purpose opening for expelling undigested food, urine, and reproductive cells (eggs and sperm).
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Explore the fascinating digestive system of frogs with these informative flashcards. Each card highlights a key component, from the mouth to the gall bladder, detailing their functions in digestion. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of amphibian biology.
