Functions of Hypodermis
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What is a characteristic of the heart in fish?

  • A double circulation loop and a four-chambered heart
  • A single circulation loop and a two-chambered heart
  • A double circulation loop and a three-chambered heart
  • A single circulation loop and a three-chambered heart (correct)

    • Cellular respiration is a set of metabolic reactions that take place in the lungs of organisms.

    False

    What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

    Transport blood and exchange oxygen and nutrients for carbon dioxide and wastes.

    The exchange of gases, nutrients, and fluids between the arteries and veins occurs in the ______________.

    <p>capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of blood flow in fish?

    <p>Heart to gills to body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the respiratory system with their functions:

    <p>Alveoli = Site of gas exchange Lungs = Organ that facilitates the movement of oxygen into the circulatory system Bronchus = Airway that leads to the lungs Capillaries = Not part of the respiratory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Air moves out of the lungs when the pressure inside the lungs is greater than the pressure in the atmosphere.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

    <p>Arteries, veins, and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the tracheal system in animals?

    <p>To facilitate gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fish have a tracheal system for respiration.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tracheoles in the insect respiratory system?

    <p>To deliver oxygen directly to cells and remove carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amphibians such as frogs perform gas exchange through a dual respiratory system involving both ______________ and moist skin.

    <p>lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the highly vascularized skin of amphibians in their respiratory system?

    <p>It plays a crucial role in gas exchange during aquatic phases or under low oxygen conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following respiratory systems with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Tracheal system = Found in insects and some other invertebrates Gills = Found in fish and some other aquatic animals Lungs = Found in mammals and some other terrestrial animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The diffusion process in the gills of fish during respiration involves the conversion of carbon dioxide into oxygen.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the thin, feathery filaments in fish gills?

    <p>To provide a large surface area for gas exchange between the water and the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scales are found in sharks and rays?

    <p>Placoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The uropygial gland in birds is located on the head.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of scent glands in reptiles?

    <p>To secrete pheromones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The outermost layer of the epidermis is composed of dead _______________ cells.

    <p>keratinocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scales are found in most bony fish?

    <p>Cycloid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following skin components with their functions:

    <p>Keratin = Provides a protective covering layer for the tips of digits Melanin = Protects skin from UV radiation Collagen = Provides support and structure to skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stratum corneum is a layer of the dermis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The component of a fish's skin responsible for its reflective coloration and iridescence is the _______________.

    <p>platelets in the iridophores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the fat layer in the hypodermis?

    <p>To act as an insulator and maintain core body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Snakes primarily use their vision to detect predators.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Jacobson's organ in snakes?

    <p>to analyze scent cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Merkel cells are ______________, which detect touch.

    <p>mechanoreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sensory functions with the corresponding sensory organ in snakes:

    <p>Detection of infrared radiation = Facial pits Detection of touch = Merkel cells Analysis of scent cues = Jacobson's organ Detection of movement = Eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the fat pads in the hypodermis?

    <p>To provide cushioning and protection for underlying organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Snakes use their tongues to detect infrared radiation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the facial pits in some snakes?

    <p>to detect infrared radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of platelets in the blood?

    <p>To release signaling molecules upon blood vessel injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lymphatic system is responsible for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure that separates the ventricles in the heart?

    <p>Interventricular septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arteries have thick and elastic walls to allow _______________________ and recoil.

    <p>stretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the circulatory system with their functions:

    <p>Valves = To prevent the backflow of blood Arteries = To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart Platelets = To release signaling molecules upon blood vessel injury Lymphatic system = To maintain fluid balance and regulate the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fish have a two-chambered heart with one atrium and one ventricle.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During physical exertion, what happens to blood vessels to accommodate increased blood flow?

    <p>They dilate (vasodilation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the valves in the human heart?

    <p>To prevent the backflow of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hypodermis

    • The layer of fat in the hypodermis acts as an insulator, helping the body retain heat and maintain core body temperature, especially in cold environments.
    • The fat pads in the hypodermis provide cushioning and protection for the underlying organs, bones, and tissues from impact and mechanical stress.

    Snakes

    • Snakes use their sensitivity to vibrations to detect predators.
    • Some snakes possess good eyesight that allows them to detect movement, potentially aiding in predator detection.
    • Certain snake groups, like pit vipers and boas, have specialized facial pits that detect infrared radiation from warm-blooded animals, helping snakes locate prey and sense the approach of predators.
    • Snakes use their tongues to collect scent particles from the air, which are then transferred to the Jacobson’s organ (vomeronasal organ) to analyze scent cues, potentially including odors left behind by predators.

    Scales

    • Merkel cells are mechanoreceptors, which are sensory cells that detect touch.
    • Ganoid scales are hard and diamond-shaped, with a bony layer and an outer layer of enamel.
    • Cycloid scales are the most common type, found in most bony fish, and are round or oval with smooth edges.
    • Placoid scales are made of tooth-like structures with a bony base and covered in enamel.
    • Ctenoid scales are similar to cycloid but with a rough posterior edge due to tiny spines.

    Uropygial Gland

    • The uropygial gland is found in birds and secretes an oil used for waterproofing feathers.
    • The gland is located at the base of the tail.

    Nails and Claws

    • Nails and claws in mammals are made from a tough protein called keratin.
    • The function of these structures is to provide a protective covering layer for the tips of digits.

    Skin

    • The outermost layer of skin is composed of dead cells.
    • Keratinocytes are the cells that are pushed to the surface, become dehydrated, and die.
    • The epidermis differentiates from the dermis in both thin and thick skin at the Stratum corneum.

    Fish Skin

    • The component of a fish's skin responsible for its reflective coloration and iridescence is the scale.
    • Mucus glands are present in fish skin.

    Heart

    • The structure that separates the ventricles in the heart is the interventricular septum.
    • Platelets become activated upon blood vessel injury and release signaling molecules.

    Lymphatic System

    • The lymphatic system is a network of thin tubes and organs that runs alongside the circulatory system.
    • The function of the lymphatic system is to support the immune system, maintain fluid balance, and absorb dietary fats.

    Circulatory System

    • Arteries have thick and elastic walls to allow stretch and recoil, which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
    • Valves in the heart prevent the backflow of blood.
    • Fish have a single circulation loop and a two-chambered heart.
    • The circulatory system in fish consists of a single circulation loop, where blood flows from the heart to the gills for oxygenation and then directly to the body.

    Respiratory System

    • The respiratory system in mammals consists of specialized structures that facilitate the movement of oxygen into the circulatory system.
    • Alveoli are the structures responsible for gas exchange in the lungs.
    • Insects possess a tracheal system for respiration.
    • Tracheoles play a crucial role in the insect respiratory system by delivering oxygen directly to cells and removing carbon dioxide.
    • Amphibians, such as frogs, perform gas exchange using a dual respiratory system involving both lungs and moist skin.
    • The highly vascularized skin of amphibians plays a crucial role in gas exchange during aquatic phases or under low oxygen conditions.
    • In fish, the thin, feathery filaments in gills provide a large surface area for gas exchange between the water and the blood.

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