Test

Vertebrates are included in which phylum?
A. Arthropoda
B. Chordata
C. Mollusca
D. Annelida
The backbone in vertebrates is made up of:
A. Cells
B. Vertebrae
C. Muscles
D. Cartilage only
The dorsal nerve cord in vertebrates is:
A. Solid
B. Hollow
C. Absent
D. Double
Which of the following is present in all vertebrates?
A. Exoskeleton
B. Vertebral column
C. Open circulatory system
D. Radial symmetry
The skull in vertebrates protects the:
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Lungs
D. Liver
Vertebrates show which type of symmetry?
A. Radial
B. Bilateral
C. Asymmetry
D. None
The circulatory system in vertebrates is:
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Mixed
D. Absent
Which organ is responsible for excretion?
A. Lungs
B. Kidney
C. Brain
D. Heart
Paired appendages in vertebrates are used for:
A. Digestion
B. Respiration
C. Locomotion
D. Circulation
Vertebrates are more advanced due to:
A. Lack of systems
B. Primitive features
C. Specialized organ systems
D. Absence of brain

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