Frog Dissection

Why is it important to treat the frog's body with respect during a dissection lab?

• The frog was a living creature and we are using its body to learn about how it functions.

• The frog is not an important part of our ecosystem and is not needed on our planet.

• Mutilating the frog is ok and we do not need to treat the frog with respect.

• Frogs are pests that do not contribute anything positive to our world.

Which class of animal does the frog belong to?

• Amphibian

• Mammal

• Reptile

• Avian

Which of the following best describes the special adaptation of a frog tongue?

• It attaches at the front of the mouth so that it can flip out to catch prey.

• It attaches at the front of the mouth so that it can be used to create sounds that attract mates.

• It attaches at the back of the mouth so that it can flip out to catch prey.

• It attaches at the back of the mouth so that it can swallow its prey whole.

What is the largest, strongest muscle group found in the common frog?

• The Heart Muscles

• The Liver Muscles

• The Abdominal Muscles

• The Leg Muscles

Frogs have vertebrae (bones) that form a spinal column down their back. What body system is shown in this picture?

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Digestive System

• Integumentary System

Identify the internal frog organ that is shown (in color) in this picture. It is the largest internal organ in both humans and the frog.

• Lung

• Liver

• Heart

• Stomach

Identify the internal frog organ that is shown (in color) in this picture. It has 3 chambers and is a muscle responsible for pumping blood.

• Lung

• Liver

• Heart

• Stomach

Frogs have a special way to hear through a membrane behind each eye. What is this membrane called?

• Tympanic Membrane

• Nictitating Membrane

• Goggle Membrane

• Optic Membrane

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Adaptation of the feet for swimming in water

• Hind legs
• webbed feet
• toes
• teeth

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True or False? 
It is alright to remove frogs/parts from the classroom 

• True 
• False

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