Frog Anatomy

Why are the eyes of a frog placed on top of their head?

• To protect their eyes from getting wet in the water

• To prevent them from drying out

• To look for mates above the water

• To remain above water when their bodies are submerged

What is the extra “eyelid” on a frog, which prevents the eye from dehydration, called?

• Nictating Membrane

• Hydration membrane

• Buccal membrane

• Mucus membrane

What is the external eardrum of the frog called?

• Malleus

• Tympanum

• Incus

• Stapes

How do frogs breathe when they are submerged in water?

• Through their skin

• By the process of buccal pumping

• with their lungs

• Through their gills

Which appendage (body part) do frogs use to catch their prey?

Which digestive organ produces bile to help break down lipids?

Which digestive organ produces enzymes and chemicals to digest proteins, fats, and vitamins?

What is the function of the urinary system of a frog?

• To digest food

• To clean waste from the blood

• To break down amino acids

• To release enzymes for digestion

What are the two main organs of the urinary system of a frog?

• Kidneys

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Bladder

What is the opening for the digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems of a frog?