Question 1

The gill rakers are involved in which of the following?

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A)  Protecting gills
B)  Filtering food in filter feeding fishes
C)  Extracting extra oxygen from the water
D)  Providing extra buoyancy
E)  Defense

Question 2

Chemical digestion in fishes usually begins in the:

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A)  Mouth.
B)  Esophagus.
C)  Stomach.
D)  Liver.
E)  Intestine.

Question 3

The purpose of the lateral line in fishes:

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A)  Producing sound waves.
B)  Seeing particular colors.
C)  Detecting vibrations.
D)  Carrying blood along skin.
E)  Ingestion of food in rays.

Question 4

The nictitating membrane of sharks:

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A)  Produces sound.
B)  Detects chemicals in water.
C)  Detects vibrations in water.
D)  Is involved in digestion.
E)  Moves across the eye.

Question 5

Rays and skates typically feed on:

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A)  Plankton.
B)  Seaweeds.
C)  Large fishes.
D)  Organic matter that accumulates on the bottom.
E)  Small animals that live on the bottom.

Question 6

In fishes,as in all vertebrates,the function of the liver is to:

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A)  Absorb nutrients.
B)  Produce saliva.
C)  Aid in the digestion of plant material.
D)  Secrete hormones.
E)  Produce bile,which is used in the digestion of fats.

Question 7

Ovoviviparous fishes:

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A)  Release eggs,which are then fertilized in the water.
B)  Have embryos that take nutrients from the mother's reproductive tract.
C)  Release already fertilized but undeveloped eggs.
D)  Release sperm in packets.
E)  Retain fertilized eggs for development.

Question 8

Broadcast spawning in fish refers to:

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A)  Internal fertilization.
B)  External fertilization.
C)  Courtship behavior.
D)  The use of claspers.

Question 9

The caudal fin of sharks is located on:

Accepted Answer

A)  At the tail end.
B)  Dorsal surface close to the tail.
C)  Ventral surface close to the tail.
D)  Ventral surface close to the mouth.
E)  Dorsal surface close to the mouth.

Question 10

Most marine fishes are:

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A)  Live-bearers.
B)  Ovoviviparous.
C)  Viviparous.
D)  Oviparous.
E)  Catadromous.

Question 11

The counter-current system of flow is involved in:

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A)  Increasing blood flow into gills.
B)  Decreasing the time it takes for blood to flow through gills.
C)  Increasing the amount of oxygen that diffuses into the blood.
D)  Increasing the efficiency of the movement of gills.
E)  Increasing heart rate.

Question 12

In many sharks,extra buoyancy is provided by the:

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A)  Dorsal fin.
B)  Swim bladder.
C)  Liver.
D)  Mouth.
E)  Gills.

Question 13

Basking sharks feed on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Plankton.
B)  Small fishes.
C)  Large fishes such as sharks.
D)  Marine mammals such as seals.
E)  Dead animals.

Question 14

The function of arteries in fishes,as in all vertebrates,is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
B)  Circulate blood around the gills.
C)  Bring blood from the body to the heart.
D)  Collect deoxygenated blood from gills.
E)  Carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the brain.

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a jawless fish:

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A)  Ray.
B)  Shark.
C)  Hagfish.
D)  Whale shark.
E)  Skate.

Exam 8: Marine Fishes

Broadcast spawning in fish refers to:

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The purpose of the lateral line in fishes:

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In fishes,as in all vertebrates,the function of the liver is to:

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Basking sharks feed on:

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Rays and skates typically feed on:

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The gill rakers are involved in which of the following?

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Ovoviviparous fishes:

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Which of these is an example of a jawless fish:

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In many sharks,extra buoyancy is provided by the:

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The counter-current system of flow is involved in:

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The caudal fin of sharks is located on:

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The function of arteries in fishes,as in all vertebrates,is to:

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Most marine fishes are:

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The nictitating membrane of sharks:

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Chemical digestion in fishes usually begins in the:

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The purpose of the lateral line in fishes:

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Basking sharks feed on:

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Which of these is an example of a jawless fish:

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