Being cold-blooded, frogs have to adopt suitable behaviour patterns to regulate their temperature.
Which of the following will be true?
I: To warm up, they can move into the sun or onto a warm surface; if they overheat, they can move into the shade.
II: In cool damp conditions, the colour of the skin will be lighter than on a hot dry day.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct

Subtopic:  Frogs: Morphology |
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Frogs that live in or visit water have adaptations that improve their swimming abilities. Which of the following will be true in this regard?
I:  The hind limbs are heavily muscled and strong.
II: The webbing between the toes of the hind feet increases the area of the foot and helps propel the frog powerfully through the water.
 
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Frogs: Morphology |
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Consider the given statements regarding the skin of frog:
Statement I: It is protective, has a respiratory function, can absorb water, and helps control body temperature.
Statement II: It lacks glands except an oil gland at the very caudal end of its body.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Subtopic:  Frogs: Anatomy (Respiratory System) |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 
 
Assertion (A): Frogs can remain in places without access to the air.
Reason (R): Lungs are filled by buccal pumping.

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Frogs |
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Frogs have three-chambered hearts. What is correct regarding circulatory pathways in frogs?   
I: Oxygenated blood from the lungs and de-oxygenated blood from the respiring tissues enter the heart through separate atria.
II: When atria contract, the two blood streams pass into a common ventricle.
III: From the ventricle the blood is pumped via a spiral valve to the appropriate vessel, the aorta for oxygenated blood and pulmonary artery for deoxygenated blood.

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Frogs: Anatomy (Circulatory System) |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Frogs have maxillary teeth along their upper jaw which are used to hold food before it is swallowed.
Statement II: The tongue normally lies coiled in the mouth, free at the back and attached to the mandible at the front.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect  
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Subtopic:  Frogs: Morphology |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Although adapted to terrestrial life, frogs resemble freshwater fish in their inability to conserve body water effectively.
Statement II: Frogs produce large quantities of dilute urine in order to flush out toxic products from the kidney tubules.

1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect  
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Subtopic:  Frogs: Anatomy (Respiratory System) | Frogs: Anatomy (Excretory System) |
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In frogs:
I: Muscular coordination and posture are controlled by the cerebellum.
II: Medulla oblongata regulates respiration, digestion and other automatic functions.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Frogs: Anatomy (Nervous System) |
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Identify the correct statements:
Statement I: Frog eye does not have closable eye lids.
Statement II: A nictitating membrane provides protection to the eye, especially when the frog is swimming.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect  
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Subtopic:  Frogs: Morphology |
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Frogs can hear both in the air and below water.
I: They do not have external ears
II: The eardrums (tympanic membranes) are visible as a circular area just behind the eye.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Frogs |
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