15 Questions
What is the purpose of reptile scales?
To prevent water loss and provide protection
What makes the lungs of reptiles more efficient than those of amphibians?
Presence of alveoli for gas exchange
How do reptiles differ from amphibians in terms of breathing?
Reptiles breathe only through their lungs, while amphibians can absorb oxygen through their skin
How do snakes breathe?
By pushing their trachea off to the side
What is buccal pumping?
Using throat muscles to gulp air
What is the function of primary bronchi in crocodile respiratory system?
To receive air from the trachea and deliver it to the dorsobronchi
What is the main difference between crocodile respiratory system and mammalian respiratory system?
Crocodiles have a unidirectional flow breathing pattern, while mammals have a tidal breathing pattern
How does crocodile respiration differ from that of birds?
Crocodiles don't have air sacs like birds do
Which respiratory system characteristic is unique to crocodiles compared to mammals?
Unidirectional flow breathing pattern
What is the role of parabronchi in crocodile respiration?
To deliver oxygen from air capillaries to blood capillaries
What is the function of the locules found in crocodile lungs?
Air storage
Where does air flow after entering the primary bronchi in crocodile respiration?
Dorsobronchi
How do crocodiles store air when they need to hold their breath underwater?
They have small spaces called locules in their lungs
What is the purpose of the caudal sac-like structure in crocodile respiratory system?
Air storage
What is the main difference between crocodile respiratory system and avian (bird) respiratory system?
Presence of air sacs
Test your knowledge about the unique adaptations of reptiles that allow them to thrive on land, including their tough keratin scales and efficient lungs for breathing air.
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