Structure and Function of Animals

How do structures like whiskers and antennae help organisms?

• They help organisms stay warm.

• They help organisms eat food quickly.

• They help organisms defend themselves.

• They help organisms get information about their environment.

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A giraffe has long legs to reach watering holes easily.

• A giraffe has a long tail to help guide him when he runs.

• A giraffe has a long tongue to reach the leaves of tall trees.

• A giraffe has a long mane down its neck to help it run faster.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

• A shark has slimy skin to glide through water.

• A shark has an extremely strong sense of smell to find prey.

• A shark has three extra fins to fight off predators.

• A shark has one set of baby teeth and one set of adult teeth to eat prey.

Something an animal has or does that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

• organism

• camouflage

• adaptation

• omnivore

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Something inside an animal that helps it survive is called a(n) _______

• organism

• shelter

• external structure

• internal structure

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Organism's body part

• Offspring

• Structure

• Function

• mimicry

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The job or purpose of the body part

• Offspring

• Structure

• Function

• Webbed Feet

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Function of heart is to

• Exchange gases

• Pumps blood

Kidneys of animal will

• Process information

• Eliminate waste

The polar bear lives in cold, snowy environment. Which of the following characteristics of the polar bear is a structure to help keep it warm?

• sharp teeth and claws

• thick fur and layers of fat

• large paws and strong legs

• white color and short tail