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What is the function of the cloaca?
What is the function of the cloaca?
What connects the mouth to the stomach?
What connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What does the gall bladder do?
What does the gall bladder do?
Stores bile
What are vocal sacs used for?
What are vocal sacs used for?
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What is the main function of the small intestine?
What is the main function of the small intestine?
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What organ detoxifies poisons?
What organ detoxifies poisons?
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What does the spleen do?
What does the spleen do?
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What is the glottis?
What is the glottis?
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What retains urine temporarily?
What retains urine temporarily?
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What transports urine from the kidneys?
What transports urine from the kidneys?
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What does the ovaries hold?
What does the ovaries hold?
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What role do testes play?
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What is the function of Eustachian tubes?
What is the function of Eustachian tubes?
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What is the primary purpose of the large intestine?
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Match the following organs with their functions:
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The _______ is known as the throat.
The _______ is known as the throat.
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What does the tympanic membrane do?
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Study Notes
Frog Anatomy and Functions
- Cloaca: Functions as an exit chamber for digestive and urinary waste, along with reproductive cells (eggs/sperm).
- Esophagus: Connects the mouth to the stomach, facilitating food transit.
- Gullet: Another term for the esophagus or throat, important for food passage.
- Gall Bladder: Stores bile, releasing it into the small intestine as necessary for digestion.
- Vocal Sacs: Unique to male frogs, these sacs aid in producing calls to attract females for mating.
- Eustachian Tubes: Connect the middle ear to the throat, helping to equalize ear pressure.
Digestive System
- Large Intestine: Approximately 6 feet long, consisting of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus; primarily absorbs water and forms feces.
- Small Intestine: Major site for chemical digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Liver: Detoxifies poisons and converts ammonia from proteins into uric acid for excretion.
- Pancreas: Triangular gland behind the stomach; contains exocrine (digestive) and endocrine (hormonal) cells.
- Stomach: Muscular organ responsible for mixing food before it passes into the small intestine.
Circulatory System
- Heart (Atrium): Composed of two atria and a single ventricle; deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium while oxygenated blood enters the left atrium.
- Heart (Ventricle): Pumps blood throughout the body while minimizing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
Excretory System
- Bladder: Hollow muscular organ for temporary storage of urine.
- Kidney: Filters blood to remove wastes, including urea, water, and excess salts.
- Ureter: Transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Reproductive System
- Ovary: Responsible for holding eggs in female frogs.
- Testes: Produce testosterone and sperm in males, activated by hormones from the pituitary gland.
- Oviduct: Also known as the Fallopian tube, connects ovaries to the cloaca.
Sensory and Respiratory Systems
- Tympanic Membrane: The eardrum, which vibrates in response to sound, separating outer and middle ear elements.
- Lungs: Pair of spongy organs where blood is oxygenated.
Additional Structures
- Pharynx: Another term for the throat, plays a role in the respiratory and digestive systems.
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