Biology: The Dynamics of Life, North Carolina Edition

Chapter 32: Mammals

Mammals

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Which body part do mammals use to aid in the flow of oxygen to their lungs?
A)scent glands
B)diaphragm
C)teeth
D)camouflage
2
__________ are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals.
A)Insectivores
B)Artiodactyls
C)Carnivores
D)Primates
3
Which of these animals belongs to the monotreme order?
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Look at the animal pictured below. Which species of mammal ancestor is this?
A)Eomaia
B)Theropod
C)Therapsid
D)Archaeopteryx
5
Which specialized type of tooth do mammals use for puncturing flesh?
A)incisors
B)molars
C)canines
D)bicuspids
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Which of these animal skulls shows teeth patterns that belong to a mammal NOT adapted for a carnivore diet?
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This table provides data about digestive tract lengths, diet types, and animal masses for four mammals. Which of these statements is supported by this data?
A)The longest digestive tract belongs to the animal with the greatest mass.
B)Carnivores have shorter digestive tracts compared to herbivores.
C)The animal with the lightest mass has the longest digestive tract.
D)Herbivores have short digestive tracts compared to carnivores.
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Look at this mammal. Which order does it belong to?
A)Cetaceans
B)Monotremes
C)Proboscids
D)Marsupials
9
Most species of marsupials are found on the continent of Australia. Which of these provides an explanation of this phenomenon?
A)regeneration
B)continental drift
C)natural selection
D)cladistics
10
Why do mammals need hair?
A)To conserve body heat.
B)To assist in fertilization.
C)To help capture prey.
D)To produce milk for their offspring.
11
Which of these is a characteristic of mammals?
A)feathers
B)three-chambered hearts
C)ability to produce milk
D)ectotherms
12
Which of these animals is a marsupial?
A)raccoon
B)platypus
C)opossum
D)giant anteater
13
Which of these is NOT an endothermic animal?
A)a giraffe
B)a lizard
C)a platypus
D)a robin
14
__________ have offspring that develop inside their mothers until they can live independently.
A)Monotremes
B)Placentals
C)Marsupials
D)Invertebrates
15
Which of these are used by mammals to feed their young?
A)saliva
B)mammary glands
C)digestive enzymes
D)scent glands
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