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Label the images below of frog internal anatomy: (Snaps are below)

1. The muscles of the trunk are not as well developed in the frog (and other tetrapods) as we would see in fish. Instead the muscles of the limbs are the largest muscles. What is this?

2. What sex is this frog? Is it mature?

3. What are the functions of the liver? Why do you think it's usually one of the largest internal organs in vertebrates?

4. What is the purpose the gall bladder?

5. How is the structure of the intestine related to its function of absorption?

6. What part of the digestive tract reabsorbs water?

7. The digestive tract and the reproductive organs share a common opening called _______

8. What's the main product of the pancreas?

9. The lungs of frogs and other amphibians lack the internal structure and large surface area that is seen in mammals. Why is this?

10. The kidneys and bladder are quite large in this frog. Thinking about where frogs live and the permeability of their skin, why would their kidneys and bladder be so large?

11. The hearts of amphibians and reptiles have how many chambers? How is this related to their metabolic needs as ectotherms?

12. What sort of parental care do some frogs exhibit?