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Biology Set #10 "Fishy" Terms Flashcards

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602229296NotochordFlexible Rod; replaced by spinal cord
602229297Dorsal Nerve CordSpinal cord forms along dorsal side of animal
602229298ChordatesPhylum in Animal Kingdom Represents having a vertebrate
602229299Pharyngeal PouchBecomes gills in some vertebrates Becomes back of throat and inner ears in humans
602229300Post Anal TailExtension of body past the anal opening
602229301Agnathaancient group of fish; cartilaginous skeleton, notochord; Lampreys/Hagfish
602229302ChondrichthyesCartilaginous fish; Sharks, Skates, Rays
602229303OsteichthyesBony Fish: Lobe-finned and Ray-finned fish
602229304CoelacanthsLobe-finned fish; thought to be extinct found in 1938; 1952 Madagascar
602229305LungfishBreath air; lobe-finned fish
602229306VertebraeEndoskeleton: made of bones or cartilage
602229307ScalesDecrease water resistance; skin covered for protection; growth rings show age
602229308"Fry"Baby fish
602229309RaysThin spines in fins; protection from predators
602229310Caudal FinTail fin; propulsion
602229311Anal FinVentral surface behind the vent; stabilize fish
602229312Dorsal FinUpper side; stability and directional changes
602229313Pelvic FinLower side; stabilize and slows fish
602229314OperculumHard bony flap covering and protects gills
602229315Gillsgas exchange of O2 and CO2; excrete nitrogen waste
602229316Lateral LineSensory organ; detect movement and vibrations; water pressure
602229317HeartTwo chambered; atrium and ventricle; closed circulatory system; single loop system
602229318ArteriesCarry blood away from heart
602229319VeinsCarry blood returning to the heart
602229320CapillariesConnect arteries and veins
602229321EsophagusPassage for food from mouth to stomach
602229322StomachCardiac and pyloric: Add acid and digestive juices, start digestion, grind and mash food
602229323IntestinesFinishes digestion, absorbs nutrients, collects and removes waste.
602229324DuodenumFirst section of intestine that receives bile from liver
602229325Pyloric CaecaFinger shaped pouch in stomach to further break down food.
602229326VilliTiny finger-like extensions inside intestine increase surface area for absorption.
602229327LiverAdds enzymes and makes bile to move food through intestines; stores glycogen and vitamins; above stomach
602229328PancreasMakes digestive proteins, hormones to regulate blood sugar: insulin/glucagon
602229329SpleenProduces Red Blood Cells, destroys old RBC's; bean shaped organ
602229330KidneyCollects and removes nitrogen waste; runs dorsal to swim bladder
602229331VentAnus; exit for digestive waste
602229332Urogenital Opening (Pore)Exit for urine and eggs or sperm
602229333Type of ReproductionExternal Fertilization and Direct Development
602229334Urinary BladderStores urine made by kidneys
602229335Swim BladderAir bladder; receives gases from bloodstream; controls buoyancy
602229336Gall BladderStores bile made by liver; assist in digestion
602229337Optic Tectum (Lobe)Brain; receives/processes info from visual, auditory, & lateral line
602229338CerebrumBrain; controls higher thinking, processes info from other parts of brain
602229339Olfactory BulbBrain; smell; attach to Olfactory Nerves
602229340CerebellumMotor coordination (muscle) Balance
602229341Medulla OblongataRelay center for sensory info from body; controls body organs "autonomic".
602229342Anus
602229343Gonad
602229344Kidney
602229345Pyloric Ceca
602229346Stomach
602229347Esophagus
602229348Gills
602229349Heart
602229350Liver
602229351Air Bladder
602229352Gall Bladder

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