Snake Anatomy and Physiology

The video provides an in-depth look at snake anatomy, covering their unique physiological features. It discusses the structure and function of snake skin, scales, tongue, teeth, eyes, and internal systems like the digestive and respiratory systems. The video also explores the snake's skeleton and vestigial spurs, highlighting their evolutionary history. The presenter invites viewers to engage by leaving comments and sharing the video.

What is unique about the physiological makeup of snakes?

• They have limbs.

• They have wings.

• They are invertebrates with limbs.

• They are one of the only invertebrates with no limbs.

What are snake scales primarily made of?

• Calcium

• Keratin

• Chitin

• Silicon

How do snakes shed their skin?

• In small patches

• Only when injured

• All at once

• Only during winter

What is the function of a snake's forked tongue?

• To sense temperature

• To help in swallowing

• To pick up scent particles

• To taste food

What is the role of Jacobson's organ in snakes?

• To aid in digestion

• To produce venom

• To provide a directional sense of smell

• To enhance vision

How many rows of teeth do most snakes have?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

What is a common misconception about snake pupils?

• All snakes have horizontal pupils.

• Non-venomous snakes have no pupils.

• Venomous snakes have slit-like pupils.

• All snakes have round pupils.

What is unique about a snake's digestive system?

• It can break down bones and claws.

• It digests food externally.

• It lacks a stomach.

• It has multiple stomachs.

How are a snake's lungs arranged?

• One above the other

• Side by side

• One is absent

• One in front of the other

What do the vestigial spurs in some snakes indicate?

• They are used for defense.

• They are remnants of ancestral legs.

• They help in digestion.

• They are used for climbing.