Frog Anatomy and Dissection Review

Flashcards covering the respiratory, digestive, and urogenital systems of a frog based on dissection lecture notes.

According to the dissection directions, the body cavity is also known as the __________.

Coelom

The __________ (1) are found along the upper jaw, whereas the __________ (2) are located on the roof of the mouth.

Maxillary teeth; Vomerine teeth

The __________ (3) serve as openings connecting the mouth to the ears.

Eustachian tube

The __________ (4) is the opening that leads into the esophagus (6).

Esophageal

The first section of the small intestines, labeled as (8), is the __________.

Duodenum

The membrane labeled as (20) which holds the internal organs in place is the __________.

Mesentery

The __________ (1) is the slit-like opening to the respiratory system.

Glottis

The yellow, finger-like structures used for energy storage are known as __________ (2).

Fat bodies

The male reproductive organs are called __________ (3).

Testis

The organs responsible for removing nitrogenous wastes and balancing water are the __________ (6).

Kidneys

The __________ is the common exit point for the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems (labeled 14 or 11).

Cloaca

In the female urogenital system, the __________ (15) produces eggs, which then travel through the __________ (16).

Ovary; Oviducts

The __________ (17) is a small green sac that stores bile produced by the liver (16).

Gallbladder

Between the stomach and the small intestine lies the __________ (19).

Pancreas

A primary function of the male urinary system is to remove __________.

Nitrogenous wastes