15 Questions
How do most reptiles breathe?
By changing the volume of the body cavity through muscle contractions
Why are turtles unable to breathe using the typical reptilian method?
Due to the fusion of their ribs with a rigid shell
What is the purpose of cloacal respiration in turtles?
To obtain oxygen from the water by moving it over their body surfaces covered in blood vessels
Why do turtles need to hibernate?
Because they are ectotherms and cannot function in very cold weather
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
What is the function of the esophagus in digestion?
Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach
What is the role of the salivary glands in digestion?
Moistening food and starting the digestion of carbohydrates
What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?
Storing and breaking down food
What is the primary role of the small intestine in digestion?
Absorbing nutrients from food
What is the function of the tongue in digestion?
Manipulating food and taste
What is the primary function of the esophagus in digestion?
Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach
Which organ is responsible for the initial digestion of carbohydrates?
Salivary glands
What is the primary role of the stomach in digestion?
Producing gastric juices for breaking down food
Which part of the reptile's body is responsible for manipulating food and taste?
Tongue
What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?
Absorbing nutrients from food
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