| 1. | Forms the basis of the central nervous system |
| 2. | Aids in excretion through paired nephridia |
| 3. | Forms a respiratory channel for gas movement |
| 4. | Produces digestive enzymes in larvae |
| 1. | Dorsal hollow nerve cord is present at some stage |
| 2. | Notochord persists throughout life in all chordates |
| 3. | Ventral nerve cord is solid |
| 4. | Heart is dorsal |