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How do otoliths contribute to a fish's ability to maintain balance?
How do otoliths contribute to a fish's ability to maintain balance?
- By detecting changes in the fish's position and movement via fluid displacement. (correct)
- By directly sensing changes in water pressure via the lateral line.
- By producing hormones that regulate the fish's growth and development.
- By amplifying sound waves for the fish to better perceive its environment.
Which of the following correctly pairs a hormone with its primary function in fish?
Which of the following correctly pairs a hormone with its primary function in fish?
- Growth Hormone (HGH) - Controls the development of secondary sex characteristics.
- Adrenaline - Enhances the capacity to respond to stress. (correct)
- Progesterone - Primarily regulates male sex characteristics.
- Dopamine - Stimulates rapid growth during juvenile stages.
What is the primary function of the lateral line system in fish?
What is the primary function of the lateral line system in fish?
- Regulating internal salt and water balance.
- Sensing distant touch and changes in water pressure around the fish. (correct)
- Detecting specific chemicals in the water to locate food sources.
- Maintaining balance by detecting changes in body orientation.
Which structure in the fish's inner ear contains hair cells that are sensitive to movement, enabling the fish to detect changes in position?
Which structure in the fish's inner ear contains hair cells that are sensitive to movement, enabling the fish to detect changes in position?
How does the distribution of taste receptors in fish differ from that in humans?
How does the distribution of taste receptors in fish differ from that in humans?
Flashcards
Sensory Organs
Sensory Organs
Organs that transmit received information to the central nervous system.
Otoliths
Otoliths
Small, stone-like bones in the inner ear fluid, sensitive to movement, aiding equilibrium.
Lateral Line
Lateral Line
Tubes with pressure-sensing nerve endings providing a sense of distant touch.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
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Hormones
Hormones
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Study Notes
- Sensory organs transmit received information to the central nervous system.
Eyes
- Fish eyes are similar to human eyes.
- The lens is a part of the eye.
- The retina is a part of the eye.
- The suspensory ligament is a part of the eye.
- The optic nerve is a part of the eye.
- The lens retractor muscle is a part of the eye.
Inner Ears
- Fish have two inner ears embedded in spaces in their skulls.
- Otoliths are small, stone-like bones within the inner ear fluid.
- Otoliths are sensitive to movement and aid in maintaining equilibrium.
- Semicircular canals detect changes in position and movement.
- The ampulla is a bulge at the end of each semicircular canal containing hair cells.
- Hair cells in the ampulla are sensitive to movement.
- Fluid movement is part of the inner ear.
- The sacculus is a part of the inner ear.
- The lagena is a part of the inner ear.
Lateral Line
- The lateral line is a system of tubes and pressure-sensing nerve endings.
- It provides a sense of distant touch.
Nostrils
- Fish have four nostrils, two on each side.
- Nostrils are used for the sense of smell.
Taste Receptors
- Taste receptors are located in the mouth, fins, and structures like barbels.
- Goatfish have barbels below their mouths.
- Fish have a pair of barbels under their chin.
Endocrine System
- The endocrine system uses hormones for controlling body processes.
- Hormones regulate the rate of growth.
- Hormones control the development of sex characteristics.
- Hormones affect the capacity to respond to light and stress.
Hormones
- Testosterone is a male hormone.
- Estrogen is a female hormone.
- Progesterone is a female hormone.
- Growth hormones (HGH) affect growth.
- Dopamine affects sleepiness.
- Adrenaline is involved in the response to being too happy.
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Explore the sensory organs of fish, including their eyes, inner ears, and lateral line system. Learn how each organ functions to help fish perceive their environment, detect movement, and maintain equilibrium. Discover the importance of otoliths, semicircular canals, and pressure-sensing nerve endings.
