Chapter 12 Animal Structure and Function Test-AB

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What is a gizzard?

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A gizzard is a muscular part of the stomach in some animals, such as birds, that grinds food.

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Which animal uses a gizzard?

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A bird uses a gizzard to grind food.

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What is undulation in animal movement?

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Undulation is a wave-like motion used by some animals to move, such as snakes.

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Which animal moves using undulation?

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A snake moves using undulation.

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What is filter feeding?

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Filter feeding is the process of taking in food suspended in water.

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What do animals that filter feed do?

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They take in water and filter out food particles.

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What is a crop in animals?

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A crop is a storage area in the digestive system of some animals where food is held before digestion.

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What is the function of the gizzard?

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The gizzard grinds food to aid in digestion.

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What type of animals typically have a crop?

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Birds typically have a crop to store food.

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What is the process of digestion?

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Digestion is the breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed.