Reptile Breathing Mechanics Quiz
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How do most reptiles breathe?

  • By changing the volume of the body cavity through muscle contractions (correct)
  • By cloacal respiration
  • By using a diaphragm to expand and contract the chest
  • By absorbing oxygen through their skin

    • Why are turtles unable to breathe using the typical reptilian method?

  • Due to the fusion of their ribs with a rigid shell (correct)
  • Due to their inability to hibernate
  • Because of their dependency on cloacal respiration
  • Because they lack the necessary muscle groups

    • What is the purpose of cloacal respiration in turtles?

  • To aid in digestion and nutrient absorption
  • To expel waste products from their body
  • To obtain oxygen from the water by moving it over their body surfaces covered in blood vessels (correct)
  • To regulate body temperature during hibernation

    • Why do turtles need to hibernate?

    <p>Because they are ectotherms and cannot function in very cold weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cloacal respiration the most efficient way for turtles to obtain oxygen?

    <p>Turtles have a cloaca with many blood vessels, enabling oxygen absorption from water over their body surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the esophagus in digestion?

    <p>Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the salivary glands in digestion?

    <p>Moistening food and starting the digestion of carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?

    <p>Storing and breaking down food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the small intestine in digestion?

    <p>Absorbing nutrients from food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the tongue in digestion?

    <p>Manipulating food and taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the esophagus in digestion?

    <p>Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is responsible for the initial digestion of carbohydrates?

    <p>Salivary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the stomach in digestion?

    <p>Producing gastric juices for breaking down food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the reptile's body is responsible for manipulating food and taste?

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

    What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?

    <p>Absorbing nutrients from food</p> Signup and view all the answers

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