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Chapter4 lssn5
6th grade SCI
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cartilage | firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the infant skeleton, being replaced by bone |
| Mammary glands | the milk-producing gland of women or other female mammals. |
| Monotreme | A monotreme is a unique group of mammals (platypuses and echidnas) that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young, |
| Marsupial | Marsupials are the group of mammals commonly thought of as pouched mammals |
| Placental Mammal | "Placental" refers to the placenta, a temporary organ in pregnant mammals (including humans) that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste, and also functioning as an endocrine gland, producing |
| Placenta | The placenta is a temporary, vital organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, |
| List the names of the five main groups of vertebrates | Fish, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, and Amphibians. |
| Describe the characteristics of each vertebrate group and include an example of an animal, OneNote Card per vertebrae group | |
| Amphibians | Ectothermic, spends its early life in water and and its adult life on land. Frog |
| Reptiles | Ectothermic, has scaly skin and lungs and lay eggs on land. Snake |
| Fish | Vertebrae, lives in water and uses fine to move. Bass |
| Birds | Endothermic vertebrate, lays eggs, and has feathers, and a four chambered heart. Turkey.🦃 |
| Mammals | Endothermic, skin covered with fur or hair; four chambered heart. Kangaroo |