Life Science Chapters 14-16

Front

What is a vertebrate?

Back

An animal with a backbone.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a vertebrate?

Back

Arthropods.

Front

What specialized tissue do mollusks have?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What system removes wastes from the blood and regulates body fluids?

Back

Urinary system.

Front

What type of reproduction involves one parent and produces uniform offspring?

Back

Asexual Reproduction.

Front

Define 'mollusk'.

Back

A soft-bodied invertebrate, often with a shell.

Front

What are the main groups of vertebrates?

Back

Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Front

What is the function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What is the role of the lymphatic system?

Back

To help remove waste and excess fluids from tissues.

Front

What is a characteristic of amphibians?

Back

They typically have a life cycle that includes both aquatic and terrestrial stages.