Head to Toe
What substance (oxygen or food) would travel down the RED opening
Food
What is the change in body form and appearance?
Metamorphosis
Absorbs water from digested left overs
Large Intestine
The function of the small intestine.
Absorbs nutrients from digested food
GREEN organ
Liver
Name and job of BLUE TEETH
Maxillary - holds prey while swallowing it
The two classes (groups) of animals that go through metamorphosis.
Insects and Amphibians
The exit for liquid waste
Cloaca
Function of the fat bodies and an example of when they would use them.
They store energy for future use (hibernation, estivation)
ORANGE organ(s) on diagram
Lungs
Green organ
Nictitating Membrane
How many MAIN stages are there during a frog's life? What are the stages?
4: Egg, Tadpole, Young Frog, Adult Frog
Acts like an eardrum (senses vibrations)
Tympanic Membrane
Explain how the kidneys create urine.
Kidneys filter toxins from the blood. Toxins are mixed with water to create urine.
RED organ on diagram
Spleen
Where does the purple opening lead to?
Lungs
As the female lays the eggs, the male will release sperm in the water over the eggs (to fertilize them). *External Fertilization*
Swim Goggles (protects the eye)
Nictitating Membrane
Function of the spleen.
Makes, stores, and recycles red blood cells
BLUE organ
Mesentery
Name and job of the ORANGE openings in the mouth
Eustachian tubes - equalizes pressure while swimming (popping ears)
Why does the tail disappear?
During metamorphosis, the mouth is changing and the frog is unable to eat. The tail is absorbed as nutrients during this time.
Peritoneum
Function of the pancreas
Releases digestive enzymes to help break down food
PURPLE organ on diagram
Pancreas