Which of the following best describes the cloaca in nonmammalian adult vertebrates? O It is a specialized sperm-transfer device produced only by males. It is a gland that secretes mucus to lubricate the vaginal opening. It is a shared pathway for the digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. O It is a source of nutrients for developing sperm in the testes.

Which of the following best describes the cloaca in nonmammalian adult vertebrates? O It is a specialized sperm-transfer device produced only by males. It is a gland that secretes mucus to lubricate the vaginal opening. It is a shared pathway for the digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. O It is a source of nutrients for developing sperm in the testes.

Biology 2e

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Chapter29: Vertebrates

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Problem 2VCQ: Figure 29.22 Which of the following statements about the parts of an amniotic egg are false? The...

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