ZO 315 -- COMPARATIVE ANATOMY

LRC READING OBJECTIVES #2

INTEGUMENT
From: Kardong, K.V., Chapter 6

1. Know the difference between epidermis and dermis.

2. What is the significance of the stratum corneum for terrestrial
vertebrates?

3. What is the difference between fish scales and reptilian scales?

4. What are the various functions of the integument? Be able to describe
properties or functions of the integument that are characteristic of each
group of vertebrates.

5. What is the difference between horns and antlers?

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
From: Kardong, K.V., Chapter 11

1. Be able to describe the variety of respiratory organs found in
vertebrates.

2. Describe the respiratory system of birds. What is thought to be the
function of this system of air sacs and lungs?

3. Compare breathing in water to breathing in air (mechanical difficulties
due to properties of the medium, etc.).