Frog Dissection Questions

What is the purpose of dissecting a frog?

To observe internal anatomy

What is the thin membrane covering the frog’s organs called?

Peritoneum

Which organ is responsible for pumping blood?

Heart

How many chambers does a frog’s heart have?

3

What is the largest organ in the frog’s body cavity?

Liver

What is the function of the lungs?

Gas exchange

Which organ stores bile?

Gallbladder

What is the function of the stomach?

Break down food

What connects the mouth to the stomach?

Esophagus

What is the function of the small intestine?

Food digestion and nutrient absorption

Which organ removes waste from the blood?

Kidney

What is the cloaca?

Exit for waste and reproductive cells

What does the pancreas produce?

Hormones and digestive enzymes

What is the function of fat bodies?

Store energy

What system includes the heart and blood vessels?

Circulatory

Where does fertilization usually occur in frogs?

Outside the body

What is the function of the spleen?

Blood storage and immune response

What structure is used for breathing and vocalization?

Trachea

What is the function of the large intestine?

Water absorption

Which organ produces bile?

Liver

What is the role of the kidneys?

Filter blood and produce urine

What covers the frog’s skin?

Moist permeable skin

What type of symmetry does a frog have?

Bilateral

What is the purpose of webbed feet?

Swimming

Which organ helps detoxify chemicals?

Liver

What is the main function of the esophagus?

Transport food to stomach

What system do the stomach and intestines belong to?

Digestive

What is the function of the urinary bladder?

Store urine

What organ is involved in both digestion and hormone production?

Pancreas

What is the primary function of the frog’s skin?

Gas exchange and moisture retention