Human Body and Frog Dissection

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 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.

Which class of animal does the frog belong to?

• Amphibian

• Mammal

• Reptile

• Avian

What is a special feature of a frog's skin that allows it to live in water?

• The skin is thin and smooth and can allow oxygen from the water to enter the frogs blood.

• The skin is thin and smooth and protects it from predetors with sharp teeth.

• The skin is thick and rough and acts as an armor against all predators that might eat it.

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 gripping and holding prey.

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

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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.

Digestion starts in the 

• Mouth 
• Esophagus
• Stomach 
• Intestine

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The tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (number 2 in the diagram) is called the

• Epiglotis
• Esophagus
• Entry

Which organ absorbs water and is the last stage of the digestive process.

• Gall Bladder
• Pancreas
• Large Intestine
• Small Intestine

Which organ allows nutrients to be absorbed into the body?

• stomach
• esophagus
• small intestine
• liver

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Which part of the digestive system is number 1?

• esophagus
• mouth
• small intestine
• liver