Structure & Function
What is structure?
A body part or feature of an organism
What is an endotherm?
An animal that uses internal energy to help regulate its body temperature
What is an endoskeleton?
A skeleton inside the body
What is reproduction?
The process of producing offspring
What is a vertebrate?
An animal with a backbone
What is function?
What a structure does or how it helps an organism
What is an ectotherm?
An animal that depends partly on its surroundings to regulate its body temperature.
What is an exoskeleton?
A hard skeleton or covering on the outside of the body
Why do animals reproduce?
To make offspring and continue their species
What is an invertebrate?
An animal without a backbone
What is one function of a skeleton?
Supports and protects the body
Is a human an endotherm or an ectotherm?
Endotherm
Which has an exoskeleton: Crab or a cat?
Crab
What is an embryo?
A developing organism
Is a dog a vertebrate or invertebrate?
Vertebrate
A bird has wings. What is the function of the wings?
They help the bird fly
Is a snake an endotherm or ectotherm
ectotherm
Which has an endoskeleton: a spider or a fish?
fish
Where does a chicken embryo develop?
Inside an egg
Is a spider a vertebrate or invertebrate?
Invertebrate
Why are an animal's structures important?
They help the animal survive and perform different functions.
To warm it body using heat from its surroundings
What is one job of both endoskeletons and exoskeletons?
They support and protect the body
Why is reproduction important for a species?
It allows the species to continue when new offspring are produced.
What species of animals are vertebrates?
Mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish