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What is the function of the aortic arches in protovertebrates?
What is the function of the aortic arches in protovertebrates?
What is the function of the oviducts in vertebrates?
What is the function of the oviducts in vertebrates?
In vertebrates, how are shelled eggs fertilized?
In vertebrates, how are shelled eggs fertilized?
Which structure was added to the heart in gnathostomes?
Which structure was added to the heart in gnathostomes?
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Which organ is responsible for inserting sperm into the female's reproductive tract in vertebrates?
Which organ is responsible for inserting sperm into the female's reproductive tract in vertebrates?
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What is the role of subclavian arteries in the circulatory system of gnathostomes?
What is the role of subclavian arteries in the circulatory system of gnathostomes?
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When is the spinal cord considered to have considerable autonomy in vertebrates?
When is the spinal cord considered to have considerable autonomy in vertebrates?
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What is the function of the myelin sheath in jawed vertebrates?
What is the function of the myelin sheath in jawed vertebrates?
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What is the main distinction between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the main distinction between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
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What is the main role of the nervous and endocrine systems in an animal?
What is the main role of the nervous and endocrine systems in an animal?
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Which system controls the actions of organs and muscles in vertebrates?
Which system controls the actions of organs and muscles in vertebrates?
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In lampreys, what was the purpose of adding additional aortic arches posteriorly?
In lampreys, what was the purpose of adding additional aortic arches posteriorly?
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What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
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Which type of nervous system is known as the voluntary nervous system?
Which type of nervous system is known as the voluntary nervous system?
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What type of reaction is produced by the spinal cord as a reflex arc?
What type of reaction is produced by the spinal cord as a reflex arc?
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In vertebrate evolution, what has been a trend regarding connections within the spinal cord and between the spinal cord and the brain?
In vertebrate evolution, what has been a trend regarding connections within the spinal cord and between the spinal cord and the brain?
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Which structure does the somatic nervous system innervate?
Which structure does the somatic nervous system innervate?
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What is the dual type of nervous system found in vertebrates?
What is the dual type of nervous system found in vertebrates?
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What is the primary function of the hair cell in the inner ear?
What is the primary function of the hair cell in the inner ear?
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Which part of the inner ear contains sensory organs called maculae?
Which part of the inner ear contains sensory organs called maculae?
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What is the function of the vestibular apparatus in vertebrates?
What is the function of the vestibular apparatus in vertebrates?
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Which group of organisms is primarily known for utilizing electroreception?
Which group of organisms is primarily known for utilizing electroreception?
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What kind of fluid is found within the sacs and tubules of the vestibular apparatus?
What kind of fluid is found within the sacs and tubules of the vestibular apparatus?
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Where are tiny crystals of calcium carbonate located in the inner ear?
Where are tiny crystals of calcium carbonate located in the inner ear?
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What do sensory nerves in cranial nerves convey information from?
What do sensory nerves in cranial nerves convey information from?
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Which type of nerves supply the lateral line in fishes?
Which type of nerves supply the lateral line in fishes?
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What nerve carries the visceral motor nerve supply to various organs?
What nerve carries the visceral motor nerve supply to various organs?
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In vertebrates, what is the front part of the forebrain called?
In vertebrates, what is the front part of the forebrain called?
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Which part of the tripartite brain structure is associated with vision?
Which part of the tripartite brain structure is associated with vision?
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What are the three parts of the tripartite brain structure in vertebrates?
What are the three parts of the tripartite brain structure in vertebrates?
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