In amphibians, heart is ________ chambered.
two
three
four
none of these
Correct Answer :
B. three
In amphibians the heart is three chambered (two ventricles and one auricle). Accessory chambers are sinus venosus and truncus arterious.
Related Questions
The figure given below is the characteristic structure of the phylum in which animals are aquatic, free swimming or sessile, mostly marine, radially symmetrical. Identify the phylum and correct function of the structure.
Ctenophora; Emission of light.
Porifera; Feeding, respiration and excretion.
Cnidarian; Anchorage, Defense and food capturing
Mollusca; Locomotion, transport of food and respiration.
Refer the following statement and answer the question. 'Name of X is derived from stinging capsules. It exhibits metagenesis containing two body forms in which sessile and cylindrical form is called Y and umbrella shaped and free swimming is called Z. Identify X, Y, and Z.
X - Coelenterate, Y - Polyp, Z - Medusa
X - Cnidarian, Y - Medusa, Z - Polyp
X - Ctenophora, Y - Radula, Z - Hypostome
X - Porifera, Y - Osculum, Z - Radula
When any plane passing through the central axis of the body divides the organism into two identical halves, the organism is called ___________.
radially symmetrical
bilaterally symmetrical
asymmetrical
metamerically segmented
Few cnidarians like corals have a skeleton composed of
calcium hydroxide
calcium sulphate
calcium carbonate
sodium bicarbonate
Which of the following belong to phylum arthropoda?
Bombyx and Apis
Laccifer and Anopheles
Locusta and Limulus
All of the above
The following statement are associated with the occurrence of notochord. Identify the incorrect statement.
It is present only in larval tail in ascidians.
It is replaced by a vertebral column in adult frog.
It is absent throughout the life in humans from the very beginning.
It is present throughout life in Amphioxus.
Which of the following statements (i v) are incorrect?
(i) Parapodia are lateral appendages in arthropods used for swimming.
(ii) Radula in molluscs are structures involved in excretion.
(iii) Aschelminthes are dioecious.
(iv) Echinoderm adults show radial symmetry.
(v) Ctenophorans are diploblastic.
(i) and (ii)
(i) and (iii)
(i), (iv) and (v)
(iii) and (v)
Select the incorrect feature of mollusca from the given statements.
- Terrestrial or aquatic animals having cellular system level of organization.
- Radial symmetrical and acoelomate animals and possesses two germinal layers.
- A file like rasping organ called radula is present.
- Usually dioecious and viviparous animals.
- Examples include Pila, Octopus, and Dentalium.
(i) and (ii) only
(ii) and (iv) only
(i), (ii) and (iv) only
All the five statements.
Polyp phase is absent in
Hydra
Aurelia
Physalia
Obelia
Match the phylum given in column - I with their example given in column - II and choose the correct option.
| Column -I | Column- II |
|---|---|
| (Phylum) | (Examples) |
| A. Echinodermata | I. Ascidia, Doliolum |
| B. Hemichordata | II. Asterias, Ophiura |
| C. Urochordata | III. Branchiostoma |
| D. Cephalochordata | IV. Balanoglossus, Saccoglossus |
A IV; B II; C I; D III
A II; B IV; C I; D III
A II; B IV; C III; D I
A II; B I; C IV; D III
Which of the following traits is not shared by both sea anemones and jellyfish ?
A medusa as the dominant stage in the life cycle.
Possession of a gastro vascular cavity.
Sexual reproduction.
Nematocysts present on the tentacles.
Which of the following statements (i - v) are correct ?
(i) The pelvic fins of female sharks bear claspers.
(ii) In Obelia, polyps produce medusae sexually and medusae form the polyps asexually.
(iii) Flame cells in platyhelminthes help in osmoregulation and excretion.
(iv) In non-chordates, central nervous system is ventral, solid and double.
(v) Pinnae are present in mammals.
(ii), (iv) and (v)
(i), (iii) and (v)
(iii), (iv) and (v)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Which of the following feature in birds indicates their reptilian ancestory ?
Eggs with a calcareous shell
Scales on their hind limbs
Four-chambered heart
Two special chambers-crop and gizzard in their digestive tract
Tracheae of cockroach and mammal are similar in having
paired nature.
non-collapsible walls.
ciliated inner lining.
origin from head.
Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of kingdom animalia ?
Storage of carbohydrates as starch.
Multicellularity.
Obtaining nutrients by ingestion.
Having eukaryotic cells without walls.
Which of the following features distinguish mammals from other vertebrates ?
Hairy skin and oviparity
Hairy skin and mammary glands
Mammary glands and teeth
Pinna and teeth
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct for class amphibia?
(i) Body is divisible into head and trunk.
(ii) Respiration is through gills only.
(iii) The heart is two chambered i.e. one auricle and one ventricle.
(iv) Fertilization is internal.
Only (i)
Only (iv)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
All of these
Which of the following class is being described by the given statements (i - iv)?
(i) They are found in a variety of habitats- polar ice-caps, deserts, mountains, forests, grasslands and dark caves.
(ii) Most unique mammalian characteristic is the presence of mammary glands by which the young ones are nourished.
(iii) Heart is four-chambered.
(iv) Sexes are separate and fertilization is internal.
Reptilia
Aves
Mammalia
Amphibia
Match the types of animals given in column I with their examples given in column II and choose the correct option.
| Column -I | Column -II |
|---|---|
| (Types of animals) | (Examples) |
| A. Limbless reptiles | I. Elephant |
| B. Jawless vertebrates | II. Lamprey |
| C. Flightless bird | III. Ichthyophis |
| D. Largest | IV. Ostrich terrestrial animal |
| E. Limbless amphibia | V. Cobra |
A II; B V; C IV; D I; E III
A V; B II; C IV; D I; E III
A V; B II; C I; D IV; E III
A V; B IV; C II; D I; E III
The organisms attached to the substratum generally possess
one single opening to the digestive canal.
cilia on the surface to create water current.
radial symmetry.
asymmetrical body.
Identify the figure with its correct name and phylum.
Sycon - Porifera
Aurelia - Coelenterata
Pleurobrachia - Ctenophora
Tapeworm - Platyhelminthes
Match the terms/feature given in column I with their examples given in column II and select the correct match from the option given below.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Term/Feature) | (Examples) |
| A. Gregarious pest | i. Hirudinaria |
| B. Vector | ii. Planaria |
| C. Oviparous with | iii. Sepia indirect development |
| D. Metameres | iv. Aedes |
| E. High regeneration | v. Locust capacity |
A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv, E - v
A - iii, B - v, C - ii, D - iv, E - i
A - iii, B - i, C - v, D - ii, E - iv
A - v, B - iv, C - iii, D - i, E - ii
Match the phylum given in column - I with the special features present in them given in column - II and choose the correct option.
| Column -I | Column- II |
|---|---|
| (Phylum) | (Special features present) |
| A. Porifera | I. Mammary glands |
| B. Mollusca | II. Cloaca |
| C. Ctenophora | III. Choanocytes |
| D. Amphibia | IV. Radula |
| E. Mammalia | V. Comb plates |
A III; B IV; C V; D II; E I
A IV; B III; C V; D II; E I
A III; B IV; C II; D V; E I
A III; B V; C IV; D II; E I
Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding flatworms ?
They are acoelomates.
They are bilaterally symmetrical.
They lack a digestive system.
They have a circulatory system.
Which of the following is not a chordate character?
Presence of paired pharyngeal gill slits
Ventral heart
Solid and ventral nerve cord
Presence of post-anal tail
Identify the figures A, B and C and choose the correct option.
A - Male Ascaris, B - Hirudinaria (leech), C- Nereis
A - Female Ascaris, B - Nereis, C-Hirudinaria (leech)
A - Female Ascaris B- Hirudinaria (leech), C - Nereis
A - Male Ascaris, B - Nereis, C- Hirudinaria (leech)
In phylum arthropoda, excretion takes place through
nephridia
flame cells
malphigian tubules
gills
Refer the figures A, B and C and choose the correct option which shows animals that regulate buoyancy with the help of air bladder.
A and B
A and C
B and C
All of the above.
Which of the following phylum is being described by the given statements?
(i) They are bilaterally symmetrical,triploblastic, segmented and coelomate animals.
(ii) The body consists of head, thorax, abdomen and have jointed appendages.
(iii) Circulatory system is of open type.
(iv) Excretion takes place through malphigian tubules.
Arthropoda
Annelida
Mollusca
Echinodermata
Which of the following character is absent in all chordates?
Diaphragm
Coelom
Pharyngeal gill clefts
Dorsal nerve cord