Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of echinoderms?

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A)   radial symmetry in adults
B)   endoskeleton of spiny, calcium-rich plates
C)   bilateral symmetry in larva
D)   both sexual and asexual reproduction
E)   All of the answer choices describe characteristics of echinoderms.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Which of these parasitic worms is a fluke?

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A)   Ascaris
B)   Trichinella
C)   the worm that causes elephantiasis
D)   hookworm
E)   the worm that causes schistosomiasisF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

One of the many interesting features of flatworms are flame cells. What are flame cells used for?

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A)   light detection
B)   storing sperm
C)   digestion of food
D)   generating body heat
E)   excretion of excess waterF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

An adaptation exhibited by the tapeworm for survival in a host's intestine is

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A)   proglottids coated with calcium carbonate.
B)   alkaline secretions from the scolex.
C)   a protective lining of chitin.
D)   releasing eggs before the proglottids reach the intestinal tract.
E)   a tough integument resistant to the digestive fluids of the host.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following organisms is lacking one of the five characteristics typically found in animals?

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A)   sponges, which have no true tissues but have two layers of cells that perform different functions
B)   planaria, who have an incomplete digestive tract but do have muscles and excretory and reproductive systems
C)   trypanosome, a single-celled organism that causes sleeping sickness in humans
D)   leeches, segmented worms that are predatory on other animals
E)   tapeworms, flatworms that infest the intestines of humansF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

The largest animal group, both in number of species and number of individuals, is the

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A)   annelids.
B)   crustacea.
C)   insects.
D)   reptiles.
E)   fishes.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

A sponge actually feeds by

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A)   actively capturing their prey with stinging cells.
B)   drawing water in and out through the osculum.
C)   producing water currents that flow through the pores into the central cavity and out through the osculum.
D)   producing water currents that flow through the osculum into the pores and out through the central cavity.
E)   photosynthesis.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

When an earthworm secretes a slime layer to receive eggs and sperm and form a ''cocoon,'' this secretion is produced by the

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A)   annulations.
B)   peritoneum.
C)   clitellum.
D)   nephridium.
E)   prostomium.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct about the flatworms?

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A)   Flatworms have three complete tissue layers.
B)   Flatworms may be either free living or parasitic.
C)   Flatworms have a sac body plan, with only a mouth and no anus.
D)   Most planaria are found in marine environments, but some dwell in freshwater and moist terrestrial environments.
E)   All of the answer choices describe flatworms.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

The segments of a tapeworm consisting primarily of eggs, which are located behind the head, are called

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A)   proglottids.
B)   cercariae.
C)   sporocysts.
D)   scolexes.
E)   glycocalyxes.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Earthworms are

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A)   annelids.
B)   molluscs.
C)   echinoderms.
D)   platyhelminthes.
E)   arthropods.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Animals that have no particular symmetry exhibit

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A)   asymmetry.
B)   radial symmetry.
C)   bilateral symmetry.
D)   trilateral symmetry.
E)   spherical symmetry.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements about sponges is correct?

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A)   Sponges have many nerve fibers.
B)   Sponges have well-developed muscle fibers.
C)   Amoeboid cells are the sites of digestion in a sponge.
D)   Sponges only reproduce asexually.
E)   If a sponge cell becomes separated from the sponge body, it dies immediately.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is/are true about deuterostomes?

Accepted Answer

A)   The second opening during embryonic development becomes the mouth.
B)   Echinoderms are deuterostomes.
C)   Deuterostomes have a coelom.
D)   Deuterostomes have radial cleavage.
E)   All of the answer choices are true statements about deuterstomes.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Protostomes are distinguised from deuterostomes based on

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A)   the presence or absence of a nervous system.
B)   the pattern of embryonic development.
C)   the presence or absence of a circulatory system.
D)   the presence of absence of cephalization.
E)   feeding behaviors.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is characteristic of flukes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flukes are ectoparasites of invertebrates.
B)   Most flukes have separate sexes.
C)   Flukes are covered by a ciliated integument.
D)   Flukes possess an oral sucker that is surrounded by a nonsensory papilla.
E)   Flukes have a well-developed alimentary canal.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

The most likely ancestors of the chordates are considered to be echinoderms because

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A)   both groups reproduce sexually and asexually.
B)   both groups exhibit similar predatory behaviors.
C)   embryos of echinoderms and chordates are deuterostomes.
D)   adult echinoderms and adult chordates display similar characteristics.
E)   the nervous system of echinoderms is similar to that of chordates.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of all animals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They ingest food that is digested in a central cavity.
B)   Usually undergo sexual reproduction.
C)   They produce an embryo that undergoes development in stages.
D)   The adult form is diploid.
E)   All of the answer choices describe characteristics of animals.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following statements about hydra morphology is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The hydra has a long single tentacle containing numerous nematocysts.
B)   The hydra has a single polyp that is filled with gas and keeps the organism afloat.
C)   The hydra is bell shaped and has multiple tentacles.
D)   The hydra is a tube-shaped polyp that has two layers of tissue.
E)   The hydra is bilaterally symmetrical.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following correctly matches the common name with a phylum name?

Accepted Answer

A)   planarian-Nematoda
B)   fluke-Platyhelminthes
C)   coral-Porifera
D)   roundworm-Cnidaria
E)   sponge-ArthropodaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 31: Animals: the Invertebrates

An adaptation exhibited by the tapeworm for survival in a host's intestine is

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Which of the following correctly matches the common name with a phylum name?

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Which of the following statements about sponges is correct?

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Which of the following statements is/are true about deuterostomes?

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The largest animal group, both in number of species and number of individuals, is the

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One of the many interesting features of flatworms are flame cells. What are flame cells used for?

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Which of the following is characteristic of flukes?

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Earthworms are

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A sponge actually feeds by

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Which of the following is a characteristic of echinoderms?

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When an earthworm secretes a slime layer to receive eggs and sperm and form a ''cocoon,'' this secretion is produced by the

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Which of the following statements about hydra morphology is correct?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of all animals?

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The most likely ancestors of the chordates are considered to be echinoderms because

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Which of the following statements is correct about the flatworms?

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The segments of a tapeworm consisting primarily of eggs, which are located behind the head, are called

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Protostomes are distinguised from deuterostomes based on

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Which of the following organisms is lacking one of the five characteristics typically found in animals?

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Animals that have no particular symmetry exhibit

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