Chapter 28 Vocabulary Review

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Chapter 28 Vocabulary Review 1. In the box below, draw a picture of the arrangement of a joint, including at least one ligament and at least one tendon. Label your picture.

For Questions 2–7, complete each statement by writing the correct word or words. 2. A single, specific reaction to a stimulus is a(n) . 3. A structure called a(n) forms when an embryo’s tissues join with the tissues from the mother’s body. 4. One of the most important adaptations to life on land is the , which protects the growing embryo and keeps it from drying out. 5. In animals, the eggs develop inside the mother’s body, and the embryo uses the yolk for nourishment. 6. A(n) is a tough external covering of the body. 7. A(n) is an internal skeleton.

For Questions 8–11, write True if the statement is true. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or words to make the statement true. 8. A stimulus is any kind of signal that carries information and can be detected. 9. In oviparous animals, the embryos develop inside the mother’s body and obtain their nourishment from their mother, not the egg. 10. In complete metamorphosis, the stage in which an insect changes from larva to adult is called a(n) nymph. 11. A group of nerve cells that control the nervous system in many invertebrates is called a(n) ganglion.

Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left. 12. Mammals are characterized by hair and A. lungs. C. mammary glands. B. prehensile tails. D. four-chambered hearts. 13. Animals that can generate their own body heat are known as A. ectotherms. C. chordates. B. endotherms. D. invertebrates.