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What is the function of poison glands in birds?
What is the function of poison glands in birds?
- To secrete hormones
- To secrete toxins that can deter predators (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To produce feathers
Birds have evolved to have thick skin compared to reptiles.
Birds have evolved to have thick skin compared to reptiles.
False (B)
What is one of the adaptations of birds that helps to minimize their weight?
What is one of the adaptations of birds that helps to minimize their weight?
Lightweight bones
Birds have evolved to have ______________________ skin compared to reptiles.
Birds have evolved to have ______________________ skin compared to reptiles.
What is the function of urocous glands in birds?
What is the function of urocous glands in birds?
Birds have evolved to have heavy bones and a skeletal system.
Birds have evolved to have heavy bones and a skeletal system.
Why do birds have thin skin?
Why do birds have thin skin?
Match the following adaptations of birds with their functions:
Match the following adaptations of birds with their functions:
What is the purpose of the oily secretion produced by the uropygial gland?
What is the purpose of the oily secretion produced by the uropygial gland?
The uropygial gland is located in the ear canal.
The uropygial gland is located in the ear canal.
What does the uropygial gland produce?
What does the uropygial gland produce?
The uropygial gland produces a secretion that helps to ___________________ the feathers.
The uropygial gland produces a secretion that helps to ___________________ the feathers.
What is the function of the ceruminous gland?
What is the function of the ceruminous gland?
The uropygial gland is responsible for keeping the feathers healthy.
The uropygial gland is responsible for keeping the feathers healthy.
Match the following glands with their functions:
Match the following glands with their functions:
What is the benefit of the oily secretion produced by the uropygial gland?
What is the benefit of the oily secretion produced by the uropygial gland?
Which layer differentiates the epidermis and dermis of the skin?
Which layer differentiates the epidermis and dermis of the skin?
The dermal papillae contribute to the development of fingerprints.
The dermal papillae contribute to the development of fingerprints.
What are the functions of the local glands located near the cloaca?
What are the functions of the local glands located near the cloaca?
Thin skin and thick skin differ in the thickness of the _______________.
Thin skin and thick skin differ in the thickness of the _______________.
What is the purpose of identifying fingerprints in forensic science?
What is the purpose of identifying fingerprints in forensic science?
Melanoma is a type of skin gland.
Melanoma is a type of skin gland.
Match the following skin structures with their functions:
Match the following skin structures with their functions:
What is the purpose of identifying melanoma?
What is the purpose of identifying melanoma?
What is the primary function of neurons in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of neurons in the nervous system?
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) only regulates involuntary functions.
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) only regulates involuntary functions.
What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?
What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?
The nervous system allows for the rapid and efficient propagation of electrical signals through the __________.
The nervous system allows for the rapid and efficient propagation of electrical signals through the __________.
Match the following divisions of the nervous system with their functions:
Match the following divisions of the nervous system with their functions:
What is the importance of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the importance of the peripheral nervous system?
The nervous system only responds to internal stimuli.
The nervous system only responds to internal stimuli.
What is the nervous system?
What is the nervous system?
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
The nervous system is composed of simple cells.
The nervous system is composed of simple cells.
What is the function of the motor division of the nervous system?
What is the function of the motor division of the nervous system?
The nervous system is a complex network of specialized cells called _______________________
The nervous system is a complex network of specialized cells called _______________________
What is the function of the sensory division of the nervous system?
What is the function of the sensory division of the nervous system?
The nervous system is responsible for filtering blood.
The nervous system is responsible for filtering blood.
Match the following divisions of the nervous system with their functions:
Match the following divisions of the nervous system with their functions:
What is the role of the CNS in the nervous system?
What is the role of the CNS in the nervous system?
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Study Notes
Bird Characteristics
- Birds have a unique gland called the preen gland, which produces an oily secretion that they use to preen their feathers, keeping them healthy.
- The preen gland helps to:
- Waterproof the feathers, aiding buoyancy and flight.
- Lubricate the feathers, keeping them flexible and reducing wear.
- Deter bacterial and fungal growth on the feathers.
Bird Skin
- Birds have thin skin compared to reptiles, which is a flight adaptation that reduces overall body weight.
- Thin skin contributes significantly to efficient flight.
- Lightweight bones and a skeletal system also minimize weight.
Skin Layers
- The stratum corneum is a layer that differentiates the epidermis and dermis of thin skin.
- The dermal papillae contribute to the development of fingerprints.
Glands
- Uropygial glands (preen glands) are located near the cloaca and have various functions depending on the species.
- They may secrete pheromones, waste products, or even musk with antipredator properties.
Nervous System
- The nervous system is a complex network of specialized cells called neurons that coordinates all bodily activities.
- It acts as the body's main control center, processing sensory information and transmitting electrical signals.
- The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) acts as a two-way communication bridge:
- Sensory division: detects stimuli from the environment and internal organs through sensory receptors and transmits sensory information to the CNS.
- Motor division: carries motor commands from the CNS to muscles and glands, leading to muscle contractions, gland secretion, and other physiological responses.
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