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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?

Because they are ectotherms and cannot function in very cold weather (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Turtles have a cloaca with many blood vessels, enabling oxygen absorption from water over their body surfaces (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the esophagus in digestion?

Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the salivary glands in digestion?

Moistening food and starting the digestion of carbohydrates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?

Storing and breaking down food (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Absorbing nutrients from food (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tongue in digestion?

Manipulating food and taste (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the esophagus in digestion?

Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for the initial digestion of carbohydrates?

Salivary glands (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the stomach in digestion?

Producing gastric juices for breaking down food (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Tongue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?

Absorbing nutrients from food (B) Signup and view all the answers

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