Frog Anatomy

Frog Anatomy

Frog Anatomy

Remember, each section of the frog has a unique, specific, and important function. We will go through a few to review.

The frog liver has 3 lobes

Frog Anatomy

• Remember the lungs tend to be behind the other organs

Frog Anatomy

The gall bladder is a small organ which has digestive enzymes

Frog Anatomy

"Z" is the small intestine which helps absorb nutrients

"Y" is the kidney

"X" Teste (this frog is male)

Multiple Choice

What is the best adaptation of the frog which lets it swim in water?

• Hind leg

• Toes

• Webbed feet

• Nostrils

Webbed feet are an incredibly helpful & useful adaptation for frogs to swim in water.

Frog Anatomy

"X" (Eustachian Tube) Helps equalize pressure

"Y" (Nostrils)

Frog Anatomy

Nictitating membrane helps frog see underwater (aka frog goggles)

Frog Anatomy

Tympanum/Tympanic Membrane is like the ear drum

Open Ended

For what reason would frog's need to have "fat bodies" as seen in the dissection video?

Well done!