Question 1

Which one of the following does not match a component of the amniotic egg with its primary function?

Accepted Answer

A)  shell-porous,protective covering
B)  chorion-exchange of respiratory gases;retention of water
C)  amnion-encloses embryo within an oxygen-filled cavity
D)  allantois-segregates nitrogenous wastes from embryo
E)  yolk sac-provides food for the embryoF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The European Neanderthals were replaced about 34,000 years ago by

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A)  Homo habilis.
B)  Homo erectus.
C)  Homo sapiens.
D)  Neanderthals.
E)  Cro-Magnons.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Which one of the following structures is not found in all adult and larval tunicates?

Accepted Answer

A)  incurrent siphon
B)  excurrent siphon
C)  gill slits
D)  notochord
E)  pharynxF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

You excavate a fossil of a small reptile during a paleontology field trip.It has the following characteristics: skull with a pair of dorsal temporal openings and a pair of lateral temporal openings;bipedal with legs positioned directly under the pelvic girdle.Dating with radioisotopes shows that the specimen lived 100 million year ago (MYA) .You conclude that the specimen belongs to which reptilian group (be specific as possible) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  anapsid
B)  synapsid
C)  diapsid
D)  archosaur
E)  dinosaurF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which one of the following is not an adaptation seen in birds that is necessary for winged flight?

Accepted Answer

A)  hollow bones and air sacs
B)  bipedalism
C)  expansion of the pectoral girdle
D)  elongation of the digits of the forearm
E)  feathersF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Choose the letter of the best match from the following:
-Smallmouth bass.

Accepted Answer

A)  bird
B)  reptile
C)  amphibian
D)  bony fish
E)  mammalF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The most diverse and successful vertebrate group,the ______,provided the base for invasion of land by the amphibians.

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The answer of The most diverse and successful vertebrate group,the...

Question 8

Amphibians are not completely free to live on dry land because

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A)  their ancestors were fish.
B)  their food organisms live in water.
C)  their reproduction depends on water.
D)  they can escape from predators by jumping into the water.
E)  they obtain oxygen from water through gills.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The vertebrate class closely related to reptiles,but with feathers is _______.

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The answer of The vertebrate class closely related to reptiles,but...

Question 10

The only vertebrate class that possesses hair and milk glands is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The only vertebrate class that possesses hair...

Question 11

In addition to a vertebral column,all vertebrates have

Accepted Answer

A)  a distinctive head or skull.
B)  an open circulatory system.
C)  gills.
D)  scales.
E)  a tunic.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

The mucous sheet produced by the endostyle traps the microscopic food particles in the water.This sheet is located in the pharynx of what animal?

Accepted Answer

A)  arrow worm
B)  tunicate
C)  acorn worm
D)  lancelet
E)  crinoidF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The following classes or superclasses of fish are matched with an example.Select the mismatched pair.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chondrichthyes-sharks
B)  Placodermi-lobe-finned fish
C)  Agnatha-jawless fish
D)  Myxini-hagfish
E)  Osteichthyes-bony fishF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Of the following sequences,which one reflects the best scientific knowledge about the succession of Homo species from the past until the present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homo beidelbergensis  →\rarr→  Homo habilis  →\rarr→ Homo sapiens  →\rarr→  Homo erectus
B)  Homo habilis  →\rarr→  Homo beidelbergensis  →\rarr→  Homo erectus  →\rarr→  Homo sapiens
C)  Homo beidelbergensis →\rarr→  Homo sapiens  →\rarr→ Homo erectus  →\rarr→  Homo habilis
D)  Homo sapiens  →\rarr→  Homo beidelbergensis  →\rarr→ Homo habilis  →\rarr→  Homo erectus
E)  Homo habilis  →\rarr→  Homo erectus  →\rarr→  Homo beidelbergensis  →\rarr→  Homo sapiens F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

All of the following are features that contribute to the ability of reptiles to survive on dry land except

Accepted Answer

A)  the amniotic egg.
B)  dry skin covered with scales.
C)  an efficient circulatory system.
D)  efficient lungs.
E)  endothermy.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

One of the most critical adaptations of the reptiles in relation to their life on land is the evolution of the

Accepted Answer

A)  amniotic egg.
B)  allantois egg.
C)  chorionic egg.
D)  diploid egg.
E)  swim bladder.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

All of the following are orders of placental mammals except

Accepted Answer

A)  primates.
B)  rodentia.
C)  cetacea.
D)  carnivora.
E)  marsupialia.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 18

In humans one pair of pharyngeal pouches become the tube-shaped organ called the

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus.
B)  trachea.
C)  Eustachian tube.
D)  bronchial tube.
E)  pharynx.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

A friend or yours visited a natural history museum that had a replica of the Archaeopteryx.She told you the characteristics of Archaeopteryx that she either noticed or read at the display.Which one did she misread?

Accepted Answer

A)  Archaeopteryx had features,as do modern birds.
B)  Archaeopteryx lacked teeth as do modern birds.
C)  Archaeopteryx had solid bones,unlike the hollow bones of modern birds.
D)  Archaeopteryx had wings as do modern birds.
E)  Archaeopteryx had a long tail,unlike modern birds.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

To which group of fishes does the following description apply: swim bladder,bony skeleton,and paired fins supported by bony rays.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarcopterygi
B)  Actinopterygi
C)  Chondrichthyes
D)  Placodermi
E)  AcanthodiiF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Exam 35: Vertebrates

Amphibians are not completely free to live on dry land because

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To which group of fishes does the following description apply: swim bladder,bony skeleton,and paired fins supported by bony rays.

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The European Neanderthals were replaced about 34,000 years ago by

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Choose the letter of the best match from the following: -Smallmouth bass.

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The following classes or superclasses of fish are matched with an example.Select the mismatched pair.

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All of the following are orders of placental mammals except

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The vertebrate class closely related to reptiles,but with feathers is _______.

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In humans one pair of pharyngeal pouches become the tube-shaped organ called the

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In addition to a vertebral column,all vertebrates have

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All of the following are features that contribute to the ability of reptiles to survive on dry land except

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Of the following sequences,which one reflects the best scientific knowledge about the succession of Homo species from the past until the present?

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One of the most critical adaptations of the reptiles in relation to their life on land is the evolution of the

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The most diverse and successful vertebrate group,the ______,provided the base for invasion of land by the amphibians.

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The mucous sheet produced by the endostyle traps the microscopic food particles in the water.This sheet is located in the pharynx of what animal?

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The only vertebrate class that possesses hair and milk glands is _______.

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Which one of the following structures is not found in all adult and larval tunicates?

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Which one of the following does not match a component of the amniotic egg with its primary function?

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Which one of the following is not an adaptation seen in birds that is necessary for winged flight?

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A friend or yours visited a natural history museum that had a replica of the Archaeopteryx.She told you the characteristics of Archaeopteryx that she either noticed or read at the display.Which one did she misread?

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Amphibians are not completely free to live on dry land because

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To which group of fishes does the following description apply: swim bladder,bony skeleton,and paired fins supported by bony rays.

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The European Neanderthals were replaced about 34,000 years ago by

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Choose the letter of the best match from the following: -Smallmouth bass.

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The following classes or superclasses of fish are matched with an example.Select the mismatched pair.

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The vertebrate class closely related to reptiles,but with feathers is _______.

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In humans one pair of pharyngeal pouches become the tube-shaped organ called the

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In addition to a vertebral column,all vertebrates have

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All of the following are features that contribute to the ability of reptiles to survive on dry land except

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Of the following sequences,which one reflects the best scientific knowledge about the succession of Homo species from the past until the present?

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The most diverse and successful vertebrate group,the ______,provided the base for invasion of land by the amphibians.

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