Jaws

What is Part A

• Inside face

• External Jaws

• Measure blades

• Seperating Jaws

What is Part B

• Internal Jaws

• External Jaws

• Lock Screw

• Depth Gage

What is the primary function of jaws in vertebrates?

• To aid in digestion

• To assist in locomotion

• To capture and process food

• To provide sensory input

Which of the following animals is known for having a highly specialized jaw structure for filter feeding?

• Shark

• Baleen whale

• Crocodile

• Eagle

In evolutionary biology, the development of jaws is considered a significant adaptation. What advantage did jaws provide to early vertebrates?

• Increased speed

• Enhanced sensory perception

• Improved feeding efficiency

• Better camouflage

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Which part of the human jaw is primarily responsible for movement?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Zygomatic bone

• Palatine bone

The jaw joint in mammals is scientifically known as the:

• Temporomandibular joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

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Which scientific concept explains the mechanical advantage provided by the jaw lever system?

• Newton's First Law

• Archimedes' Principle

• Leverage

• Bernoulli's Principle

In terms of evolutionary history, which group of fish is believed to be the first to develop jaws?

• Cartilaginous fish

• Bony fish

• Jawless fish

• Lobe-finned fish

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What is the role of the temporalis muscle in jaw function?

• Opening the jaw

• Closing the jaw

• Side-to-side movement

• Stabilizing the jaw