Digestive System of Frog Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the function of the mouth/tongue in frogs?

To store bile

Connects the mouth to the stomach

Used to catch insects (correct)

Secretes digestive enzymes

What does the esophagus do in a frog?

Connects the mouth and the stomach

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?

Secretes bile and processes digested food molecules Signup and view all the answers

What does the gall bladder store?

Bile Signup and view all the answers

What does the pancreas secrete into the duodenum?

Digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fat body in frogs?

Needed for hibernating and mating Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal organ of digestion in frogs?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does the large intestine do in a frog?

Stores undigested food Signup and view all the answers

What is the cloaca?

An opening where undigested food, urine, eggs, and sperm pass through Signup and view all the answers

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).

Description

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.