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The internal nostril openings (nares) carry air from the nostrils to the mouth, so that a frog can breathe air when on the surface, by expanding its mouth to pull in and "swallow" air. Underwater, the internal nares close to keep water out.

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Function of external nares on frogs?

For the most part, frogs breathe air through the mouth, and utilize internal nares when doing so outside of the water. In the water, they can put just enough of the external nares above water, but this is more important to get rid of carbon dioxide, as frogs can diffuse oxygen from the water through their skin.


The frogs sense organs are the ears eyes external nares are located on the top of the head. How does this help the frog when it is in the water?

Because they need to be able to sense when a predator is approaching.


The frogs nostrils are called the internal or external what?

The frogs' nostrils are called external, as they are visible on the outside of the frog's snout. These nostrils allow the frog to breathe air when it is on land.


Where are the frogs nares?

nostrils


Where are the external nares on the human skull?

nares are nostrils. the maxillary bones form the lateral margins of external nares/nostrils


Where are internal nares?

Nares are the openings of the nasal cavity, commonly called nostrils. We have two sets of openings called anterior and posterior nares that move air through the nasal cavity into the pharynx and lungs.


What are the external nostrils called?

External Nares


What is the name of a frogs nose?

nares is what they are called for baby and adult frogs


What are the functions of the external nares in humans?

External nares ( Nostrils) are the openings formed by the external nose that open into the nasal cavity.


Where do the nostrils open?

external nares


What goes in and out of the external nares?

Air moves in and out of the external nares, also known as the nostrils. During inhalation, air enters the respiratory system through the external nares, where it is filtered, humidified, and warmed before reaching the lungs. During exhalation, air exits the respiratory system through the same external nares.


What is the function of the snout of the frog?

To breath when the rest of them is underwater