NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
In the anatomy of a frog's heart, the single ventricle opens into a specialized sac-like structure located on the ventral side. Identify this structure from the given options.
Options
- ASinus venosus
- BConus arteriosus
- CVena cava
- DHepatic portal vein
Correct answer
B. Conus arteriosus
Step-by-step solution
The heart of a frog consists of three chambers: two atria and one ventricle. The ventricle opens into a sac-like structure on the ventral side of the heart known as the conus arteriosus. The sinus venosus is a triangular structure on the dorsal side of the heart that receives blood from the major veins (vena cava) and opens into the right atrium. Answer: Conus arteriosus