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Frog Dissection Integumentary System Answers

The document discusses the integumentary system of frogs, detailing the skin's color, texture, and adaptations for respiration and camouflage. It describes the layers of the skin, including the epidermis and dermis, and their functions, such as protection, moisture regulation, and sensory perception. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of studying the frog's integumentary system to understand its survival adaptations and compare them with human biology.

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Frog Dissection Integumentary System Answers

The document discusses the integumentary system of frogs, detailing the skin's color, texture, and adaptations for respiration and camouflage. It describes the layers of the skin, including the epidermis and dermis, and their functions, such as protection, moisture regulation, and sensory perception. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of studying the frog's integumentary system to understand its survival adaptations and compare them with human biology.

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Frog Dissection: The Integumentary

System - Answer Sheet


A. External Feature of the Frog's Integumentary System
1. Describe the color and texture of the frog’s skin:
The frog's skin is typically moist, smooth, and slimy. Its color can vary from green to brown
with dark spots, helping in camouflage.

2. Are there any visible adaptations on the frog’s skin? If yes, describe them:
Yes. Frogs have moist skin for cutaneous respiration (gas exchange through the skin), and
coloration patterns for camouflage and mating.

B. Skin Layers
3. Identify and label the layers of the frog's skin in your diagram or sketch:
- Epidermis (outermost layer): stratified squamous epithelium
- Dermis: stratum spongiosum (with glands) and stratum compactum (dense tissue)
- Muscle layer beneath the dermis

C. Epidermal Adaptations
4. What are the main characteristics of the epidermis layer?
The epidermis is thin, contains living and dead cells, and helps prevent water loss. It also
contains pigment cells for camouflage.

5. What are the main characteristics of the dermis layer?


The dermis is thicker and contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands (mucous and poison).
It provides support and nourishment to the epidermis.

6. Did you observe any specialized structures related to sensory functions?


Yes. Frogs have pressure receptors and sensory nerve endings in the dermis, which help
detect touch and vibrations.

D. Specialized Structures
7. Locate and describe the poison glands in the frog. What is their function?
Poison glands are in the dermis, especially on the back. They secrete toxins to protect the
frog from predators.
8. Identify and describe the mucous glands. What role do they play?
Mucous glands are scattered in the skin and secrete mucus to keep the skin moist, which is
essential for cutaneous respiration and preventing drying out.

E. Summary
9. Summarize the main functions of the integumentary system in the frog:
- Protection against pathogens and predators
- Gas exchange through moist skin
- Regulation of water balance
- Temperature regulation
- Sensory perception
- Secretion of mucus and toxins

F. Conclusion
10. How does the integumentary system of the frog contribute to its survival and adaptation
in its environment?
The integumentary system enables survival in aquatic and terrestrial environments by
allowing respiration through moist skin, protecting from predators, and regulating
moisture.

11. Write a brief conclusion summarizing your findings and the importance of studying the
integumentary system through frog dissection:
Through frog dissection, we discovered the complexity and importance of the
integumentary system. It not only provides protection but also plays vital roles in
respiration, sensation, and defense. Understanding this system in frogs helps us appreciate
their adaptations and compare it with the human integumentary system, enhancing our
knowledge of vertebrate biology.

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