Number of cranial nerves found in frog is:

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  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 20
  4. 30

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Option 3 : 20
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Concept-

  • The frog's most common species is Rana tigrina.
  • Frog has the ability to change their color to hide from their enemies (camouflage).
  • The frog never drinks water but absorbs it through the skin.
  • Frogs also go into hibernation (winter sleep) and aestivation (summer sleep).
  • Frogs are cold-blooded ( their body temperature varies with the temperature).
  • The frog body is divided into two parts- Head and trunk.

Explanation-

  • The nervous system is divided into 3 parts-
    • (1) Central nervous system (2) Peripheral nervous system (3) Autonomous nervous system
  • The peripheral nervous system is made up of cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

10 pairs of cranial nerves are present in frogs i.e. 20 cranial nerves.

Additional Information

  • 10 pairs of spinal nerves are present in frogs. 
  • 10 vertebrae are present in the frog.
  • Sexual dimorphism is present in frogs.
  • Frogs are beneficial for mankind because they eat insects and protect the crop.
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