Jaws

Name the caliper part the arrow is pointing to.

• Outside jaws

• Inside jaws

• Depth measuring rod

• Lock jaws

What caliper part is the arrow pointing to?

• Inside jaws

• Reference Jaws

• Upper Jaws

• Outside Jaws

What is the corrected reading of the Vernier calipers?

• 0.03 cm

• 1.03 cm

• 1.06 cm

• 1.09 cm

What is the corrected reading of the Vernier calipers?

• 6.37 cm

• 6.43 cm

• 6.49 cm

• 6.53 cm

What is the primary function of jaws in vertebrates?

• To aid in digestion

• To assist in locomotion

• To capture and process food

• To protect the brain

Which of the following animals does not have jaws?

• Sharks

• Lampreys

• Humans

• Crocodiles

Jaws are primarily composed of which type of tissue?

• Muscle

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Nerve

In evolutionary biology, the development of jaws is considered a major advancement for which group of animals?

• Invertebrates

• Mammals

• Fish

• Reptiles

Which scientific theory explains the evolution of jaws from gill arches?

• Natural Selection

• Endosymbiotic Theory

• Serial Homology

• Punctuated Equilibrium

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the role of the temporomandibular joint in the human jaw?

• To connect the jaw to the skull

• To aid in hearing

• To support the teeth

• To produce saliva