Science Quiz Frog Anatomy Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Glottis | the opening to the lungs; located in back of mouth |
| Esophagus | food tube. Carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Located in the throat. |
| Eustachian Tube | balances the pressure in ears |
| Tympanum | eardrum; for frog located behind the eyes on the outside |
| Liver | produces chemicals for digestion (bile); largest organ in frog |
| Pancreas | produces insulin (associated with diabetes), which is needed for digestion |
| Gallbladder | stores bile; green in color |
| Stomach | food storage; begins digestive process |
| Lungs | used for breathing; gas exchange; oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| Fat Body | used for insulation and extra energy (food source) |
| Spleen | stores blood; helps remove old blood cells |
| Bladder | stores urine |
| Kidney | filters blood to produce urine |
| Small Intestine | very thin and very long; absorbs nutrients and food |
| Large Intestine | water gets taken up into the body; solid waste is stored here before it is removed |
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