Frog Dissection Lab

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.

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Looking at the frog's ventral side, its body is divided into three sections. What are the three sections (select the three correct answers)?

• Head / Throat

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Membrane

• Tympanic

What are the yellow, spaghetti shaped structures that were located on both sides of the frog?

• Fat Bodies

• Large Intestines

• Lung Pockets

• Liver Muscles

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.

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

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

• The Heart Muscles

• The Liver Muscles

• The Abdominal Muscles

• The Leg Muscles

Just behind the eye, a specialized membrane, adapted for life in and out of water, serves as the frog's ear. What is this membrane called?

• Nictitating Membrane

• Tympanic Membrane

• Skin Membrane

• Ocular Membrane

Which of the following best describes a frog's hind legs and feet?

• The legs are strong and the feet are webbed for swimming.

• The legs are strong and the feet have claws for climbing.

• The legs are strong and the feet have hairs for warmth.

• The legs are strong and the feet have six digits for balance while jumping.

The frog has maxillary teeth and vomerine teeth in its mouth. What is the function of the frog's teeth?

• The teeth are used for grinding up its food.

• The teeth are used for smiling during school picture day.

• The teeth are used for gripping and holding prey.

• The teeth are used for filtering food out of the water.

Which of the following organs were located on the bottom layer (the back) of the frog and are used to filter waste from the frog's blood?

• Kidneys

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Bladder