VERTEBRATES & INVERTEBRATES
What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
The main difference is that vertebrates have a backbone and invertebrates do not have a backbone.
What is the skeletal system?
The skeletal system is the body’s support structure.
What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life in one area.
Why is Ecuador considered biodiverse?
Because it has many different species and ecosystems.
Beyond the five basic tastes, which sense is responsible for most of what we perceive as "flavor" when we eat?
Smell
Up to 90% of flavor actually comes from your nose rather than your tongue. That’s why a head cold can make even your favorite dishes taste totally blah!
Why do vertebrates have a backbone?
Vertebrates have a backbone to support their body and protect the spinal cord.
Why is the skeletal system important?
It is important because it supports the body and protects organs.
Why is biodiversity important for humans?
It provides food, clean water, medicine, and shelter.
What animals live in the Amazon region?
Monkeys, spiders, and snakes live in the Amazon region.
What basic taste is known as the fifth taste, described as savory and linked to glutamate in foods like aged cheeses and broths?
Umami
Umami is that savory flavor that adds amazing depth and richness to dishes, from aged cheeses to hearty broths.
What characteristics do fish have?
Fish are cold-blooded animals that live in water, have scales, and lay eggs.
What parts make up the skeletal system?
It includes bones, muscles, cartilage, and connective tissues like ligaments.
How does biodiversity help the planet?
It helps ecosystems maintain balance and support life.
What animals live in the Coast region?
Lizards, shrimp, octopus, starfish, and crabs live in the Coast region.
Which part of the eye has no blood vessels, relying instead on tears and air for its oxygen and nutrients?
Cornea
The cornea’s avascular design keeps it crystal clear so light passes through with no obstructions.
Where do amphibians lay their eggs?
Amphibians lay their eggs in water or on land.
What is the function of the nervous system?
The nervous system sends messages between the brain and the body.
What is ecosystem diversity?
Ecosystem diversity is the variety of ecosystems in a place.
What animals live in the Andean region?
Condors, foxes, and llamas live in the Andean region
Which organ system acts like a processing plant, mechanically and chemically breaking down food into nutrients?
Digestive system
What makes amphibians different from reptiles?
Amphibians have moist skin and can live in water and on land, while reptiles have dry scales and lay eggs on land.
What organs are part of the nervous system?
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves are part of the nervous system.
What is genetic diversity?
Genetic diversity is the variation of genes within a species.
What animals live in the Galápagos region?
Blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, frigatebirds, and sea lions live there.
Which abdominal organ produces bile, the digestive fluid that helps break down fats?
Liver