Turtle Dissection Series Quiz

What is the recommended tool for cutting through the turtle's shell?

• Hammer

• Bone drill

• Scalpel

• Chisel

What is the function of the cartilage rings in the trachea?

• To filter out dust particles

• To prevent the trachea from collapsing

• To increase oxygen absorption

• To produce mucus

How many chambers does a turtle's heart have?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the main disadvantage of a three-chambered heart in turtles?

• It cannot pump blood

• It mixes oxygenated and deoxygenated blood

• It requires more energy to function

• It is too large for the body

What is the primary role of the liver in turtles?

• To filter air

• To synthesize and store glycogen

• To produce red blood cells

• To store oxygen

What is the function of bile in the digestive system?

• To digest proteins

• To break down and absorb fats

• To neutralize stomach acid

• To transport nutrients

What is the process called that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

• Peristalsis

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Filtration

What are the folds inside the stomach called?

• Rugae

• Cilia

• Papillae

• Villi

How do the rugae in the stomach function?

• They produce bile

• They increase the surface area

• They absorb nutrients

• They secrete digestive enzymes

Which type of turtle is likely to have a more complex stomach?

• Omnivorous turtles

• Herbivorous turtles

• Aquatic turtles

• Carnivorous turtles