Among Nonmammalian Vertebrates,the Cloaca is an Anatomical Structure That Functions

Question

Among nonmammalian vertebrates,the cloaca is an anatomical structure that functions as
A)a specialized sperm-transfer device produced only by males.
B)a shared pathway for the digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
C)a region bordered by the labia minora and clitoris in females.
D)a source of nutrients for developing sperm in the testes.
E)a gland that secretes mucus to lubricate the vaginal opening.

Accepted Answer

The cloaca is a shared pathway for the digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems in nonmammalian vertebrates. This means that waste, reproductive cells and products, and digested food all exit the body through the same opening.