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What is the role of the skin in the frog's respiratory system?
What is the role of the skin in the frog's respiratory system?
Which component of the nervous system is responsible for connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body?
Which component of the nervous system is responsible for connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body?
What substance do frogs primarily excrete, classifying them as ureotelic organisms?
What substance do frogs primarily excrete, classifying them as ureotelic organisms?
Which part of the frog's digestive system plays a critical role in nutrient absorption due to its increased surface area?
Which part of the frog's digestive system plays a critical role in nutrient absorption due to its increased surface area?
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In the frog's endocrine system, which gland is primarily involved in regulating metabolism?
In the frog's endocrine system, which gland is primarily involved in regulating metabolism?
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What process occurs in the frog's stomach during digestion?
What process occurs in the frog's stomach during digestion?
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Which part of the frog's brain is responsible for processing visual information?
Which part of the frog's brain is responsible for processing visual information?
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What is the function of the urinary bladder in frogs?
What is the function of the urinary bladder in frogs?
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Study Notes
Circulatory System
- The heart has two atria and one ventricle.
- Blood flows from the body to the heart, then to the lungs, and finally back to the heart.
Respiratory System
- Includes lungs and cutaneous respiration.
- Lungs are the primary organs for gas exchange.
- Skin plays a secondary role, particularly during inactivity.
Digestive System
- Begins in the mouth where food is captured.
- Hydrochloric acid, gastric juices, and pancreatic juices break down food.
- Partially digested food (chyme) travels to the duodenum where it mixes with pancreatic fluids and bile.
- Small intestinal villi and microvilli increase surface area for absorption.
- Undigested materials are excreted through the cloaca.
Excretory System
- Consists of kidneys and bladder.
- Kidneys filter blood and produce urine.
- The urinary bladder stores urine until it is released through the cloaca.
- Frogs are ureotelic, meaning they excrete ammonia.
Nervous System
- Composed of both the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (cranial and spinal nerves).
- The brain is divided into forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain:
- Forebrain: Contains olfactory lobes and cerebral hemispheres.
- Midbrain: Contains optic lobes.
- Hindbrain: Contains cerebellum and medulla oblongata.
- The spinal cord connects to peripheral nerves.
Sensory Organs
- Include eyes, ears, and taste buds.
- Eyes are spherical structures in the orbit.
- Ears have a tympanum but no external ear.
- Taste buds are located inside the mouth and detect different tastes.
Endocrine System
- Includes pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, pineal body, adrenals, and gonads.
- These glands produce and secrete hormones that regulate various bodily functions.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of frogs, covering key systems such as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and nervous systems. Understand the unique adaptations that enable frogs to thrive in their environments.
