Introduction to the Animal Kingdom

Which term refers to the study of the structure of organisms or organs?

• Physiology

• Zoology

• Anatomy

• Primatology

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Which of the following is the main function of respiration in animals?

• To take in O₂ and release CO₂

• To produce food

• To absorb water

• To excrete waste

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What is the main difference between sedentary and sessile animals?

• Sedentary animals move a lot, sessile animals move a little

• Sedentary animals move a little, sessile animals do not move at all

• Sedentary animals do not move, sessile animals move a lot

• Sedentary animals fly, sessile animals swim

Which statement is true about invertebrate reproduction?

• All invertebrates reproduce sexually only.

• Some invertebrates can reproduce asexually.

• Invertebrates do not reproduce.

• Invertebrates only lay eggs.

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What does "radial symmetry" mean in animals?

• Shaped like a wheel

• Shaped like a square

• Shaped like a triangle

• Shaped like a line

What feature of the animal in the second image demonstrates bilateral symmetry?

• It has a distinct right and left side

• It has a round body

• It has tentacles radiating from the center

• It has no clear body plan

What is the name of the hollow ball of cells formed when the cells in the zygote divide?

• Morula

• Gastrula

• Blastula

• Embryo

Which of the following best describes a characteristic feature of organisms in the phylum Echinodermata?

• They have segmented bodies

• They have spikey skin

• They have exoskeletons

• They have jointed legs

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Which of the following animals is NOT a vertebrate?

• Frog

• Lizard

• Clownfish

• Earthworm

Which phylum does the organism (a segmented worm) in the image above belong to?

• Nematoda

• Annelida

• Arthropoda

• Mollusca