Phylum Chordata: Anatomy, Physiology, and Evolution
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Which of the following is a characteristic of vertebrates?

  • Absence of a vertebral column
  • Presence of a notochord
  • Post-anal tail during development (correct)
  • Lack of pharyngeal slits

What is the defining feature of invertebrate chordates?

  • Dorsal hollow nerve cord
  • Vertebral column
  • Notochord (correct)
  • Absence of pharyngeal slits

Which class of chordates includes organisms with the characteristic of housing and protecting the spinal cord?

  • Birds (Aves)
  • Reptiles (Reptilia)
  • Fish (Fish) (correct)
  • Amphibians (Amphibia)

During which period did the phylum Chordata originate?

<p>Cambrian period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the notochord in chordates?

<p>To provide initial skeletal support and maintain body shape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the dorsal hollow nerve cord in chordates?

<p>Outer covering called ectoderm and inner covering called endoderm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the pharyngeal slits in chordates eventually give rise to?

<p>Gill slits in vertebrates and other derivatives in invertebrate chordates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of respiratory systems in chordates?

<p>Adaptation to specific environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the nervous system in chordates?

<p>A brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether chordates have an endoskeleton or exoskeleton?

<p>Their class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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